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We remember William Henry Tait
We remember William Henry Tait
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Dorothy L Tait
Source:8732175
1890
1892
1898
sibling
Mabel A Tait
Source:8732175
1898
1901
location
24 Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8732175
31st March 1901
1906
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8732167
1906 - 1911
1911
location
32 Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8732183
2nd April 1911
1914
education
Gonville and Caius
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9281278
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:8732167
7th August 1914
1915
awards
Medaille Militaire France
Other War Service Award
Source:9281278
23rd January 1915
1918
marriage
Dorothy M James
Source:8732247
6th July 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
28049
Royal Engineers
Source:4348843
service
British Army
Serjeant
28049
Royal Engineers
Source:4348843
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:4348843
1975
death
Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8735881
Source:8735879
14th January 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Tait |
| Source | 4348843 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 32 Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28049 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 28049 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medaille Militaire France | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Maria Tait | mother | ||
| Thomas Newton Tait | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy L Tait | sister | 1890 | |
| Mabel A Tait | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy M James | wife | 6th July 1918 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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W H TaitFrom the Old Edwardians Gazette January 1975. Photograph of the Tudor club at Cambridge dated Wednesday March 11 1914
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Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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Letters in The Cambridge MagazineMore about Letters in The Cambridge Magazine
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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 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fathers Death | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| The Great War Game | Joanna19174 | |
| Conchology at Wipers | Joanna19174 | |
| A Teetotaler's Cognac | Joanna19174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| W H Tait | Andrew10867 |
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