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We remember William Sullivan
We remember William Sullivan
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1910
children
Emma Brand
Source:9652861
4th December 1910
1912
marriage
Emma Gander
Source:9652861
27th January 1912
1913
children
William Frederick Sullivan
Source:9652861
9th September 1913
1914
employment
Carman
R Cornell Ltd
Westsmith Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:9652928
20th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Poplar, London
United Kingdom
Source:9652827
20th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14528
Worcestershire Regiment
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9652766
20th August 1914 - 7th March 1914
1914
children
Thomas Sullivan
Source:9652861
21st August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
14528
Worcestershire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9651689
7th March 1915 - 12th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9651689
7th March 1915 - 14th March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded - bullet wound to the face, shell wound to left eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:9651689
12th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9651793
May 1915 - 5th July 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded - suffering from effects of gas at battle of Loos
Hospital/Institution
Source:9651793
25th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14528
Worcestershire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9651793
25th September 1915
1916
children
Alexander Sullivan
Source:9652861
5th January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded - shell and gun shot wounds to the neck
Hospital/Institution
Source:9651793
2nd July 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
490618
Labour Corps
17th Labour Company
Source:9652717
4th December 1917 - 10th April 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9652717
7th March 1918 - 9th March 1919
1919
location
31 Chilcott St, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9652906
9th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
202529
Northamptonshire Regiment
2/4th Battalion
Source:9652766
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Sullivan |
| Source | 4313802 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Chilcott St, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th March 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14528 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14528 | Worcestershire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 490618 | Labour Corps | 17th Labour Company | Private | |
| British Army | 14528 | Worcestershire Regiment | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 202529 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 2/4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Brand | stepdaughter | 4th December 1910 | |
| William Frederick Sullivan | son | 9th September 1913 | |
| Thomas Sullivan | son | 21st August 1914 | |
| Alexander Sullivan | son | 5th January 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Gander | wife | 27th January 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-20 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army record pt 4 | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 | |
| Army record | Warren106348 |
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