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We remember Harry Stilwell
We remember Harry Stilwell
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:4274041
1914
1919
marriage
Gertrude Elizabeth Hughes
Source:4274041
9th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Corporal
Source:4274041
1919
1933
children
Jayne Stilwell
Source:4274041
22nd July 1933
1942
children
Ronald Victor Stilwell
Source:4274041
25th July 1942
awards
Oak Leaf
Other War Service Award
Source:4274041
events
demotion
Military Discipline
Source:4274041
events
Incorrect spelling
Medals
Source:4274041
service
British Army
Private
4/2134
Hampshire Regiment
Source:4274041
service
British Army
Private
04384
Hampshire Regiment
Source:4274041
1960
death
Not War Related
Harry Stillwell died of lung cancer, due to a heavy smoking habit, also he suffered from Malaria, caught while in the Middle East and was gassed in France.
Margate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:4274041
22nd March 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Stilwell |
| Source | 4274041 |
| Last Name | The Medal Card Surname Has Been Misspelled |
| Source | 8923683 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4/2134 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 04384 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayne Stilwell | daughter | 22nd July 1933 | |
| Ronald Victor Stilwell | son | 25th July 1942 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellen Stilwell nee Timerick | mother | ||
| Charles Benjamin Stilwell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Elizabeth Hughes | wife | 9th June 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist |
Media
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Harry Stilwell with other soldiers.He is second from the left. He was demoted back to private due to insubordination.
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Census return of Harry Stilwell in 1911 age sixPlease Note; Statement giving the correct spelling of Harry Stilwell. (misspelt on the Medal Card)Contributed by:
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Harry Stilwell's MedalsHe was a Special Constable in the Second World War, hence the WW2 Medal.Contributed by:
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Corporal Harry StilwellHarry Stilwell is second from the left. At present it is not known where this is, and the date is not known but it would have to be 1918 or 1919.Contributed by:
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Harry Stilwell, second from the leftCorporal Harry Stilwell, showing his Corporal's Stripes.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Stilwell with other soldiers. | Ron115771 | |
| Census return of Harry Stilwell in 1911 age six | Ron115771 | |
| Harry Stilwell | Ron115771 | |
| Harry Stilwell's Medals | Ron115771 | |
| Harry Stilwell's wedding | Ron115771 | |
| Corporal Harry Stilwell | Ron115771 | |
| Death Certificate | Ron115771 | |
| Harry Stilwell, second from the left | Ron115771 |
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