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We remember William Henry Towers
We remember William Henry Towers
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Eliza Towers
Source:8487532
1893
1895
sibling
Lily Towers
Source:8487527
1895
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8487532
1901
1901
location
Barrister Street, Leeds
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8487532
1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8487527
1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy At Pottery
Source:8487527
1911
1911
location
6 Barrister St, Beckett St, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8487527
1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8485084
24th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8485084
24th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8485087
13th April 1915 - 23rd October 1917
1917
events
Four days Field Punishment Number Two
Military Discipline
Source:8485087
22nd March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound right leg - amputated to thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8485087
2nd October 1917
1919
dates
Age 21
Source:8485084
28th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8485084
28th January 1919
1919
location
6 Barrister Street, Beckett Street, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485084
28th January 1919
1919
events
Disablement pension
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:8485087
29th January 1919
employment
Plaster Model Maker
Source:8485087
service
British Army
Gunner
1637
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4480361
service
British Army
Gunner
775437
Royal Field Artillery
1 West Riding Brigade
Source:8485084
1993
death
Blackpool and Fylde, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8487489
1993
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Towers |
| Source | 8485082 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Barrister St, Beckett St, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 6 Barrister Street, Beckett Street, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th January 1919 | |
| Barrister Street, Leeds | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1637 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 775437 | Royal Field Artillery | 1 West Riding Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Towers | father | ||
| Lydia Ann Towers | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Towers | sister | 1895 | |
| Eliza Towers | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-24 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Interview in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 |
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