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We remember William Bowater
We remember William Bowater
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
207 Broad street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8848735
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Fanny B D Bowater
Source:8848728
1883
1891
location
7 Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8848733
5th April 1891
1893
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8848834
1893 - 1899
1901
location
7 Arthur Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8848728
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Irene Elizabeth Beech
Source:9316849
1908 - 10th July 1973
1911
location
20 Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8848708
2nd April 1911
1939
location
50 Carpenter Road , Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8848703
29th September 1939
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:431821
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:431821
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:431821
1973
death
Birmingham, Warks
United Kingdom
Source:8848830
Source:8848716
13th August 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bowater |
| Source | 431821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 207 Broad street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 50 Carpenter Road , Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 7 Arthur Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Fanny Bowater | mother | ||
| Sir William Henry Bowater | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny B D Bowater | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Elizabeth Beech | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Deputy Lieutenant For WarwickshireFrom Birmingham Daily Post March 31, 1945
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK & Ireland, Medical Directories, 1930 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960 | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Military Cross | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Wife's death in 1973 | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Lieutenant For Warwickshire | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary (Part 2) | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary (Part 1) | Andrew10867 | |
| Death announcement | Andrew10867 |
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