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We remember William John Underhill
We remember William John Underhill
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1895
sibling
Edith Louise Underhill
Source:9651833
1895
1900
sibling
Eveline Maude Underhill
Source:9651833
1900
1904
sibling
Reginald Underhill
Source:9651833
1904
1907
sibling
Alfred Henry Underhill
Source:9651833
1907
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9651833
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener (domestic)
Moretonhampstead, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9651833
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Loughton Cottage, Moretonhampstead, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9651833
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Bessie Underhill nee Satterley
Source:9546631
April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
10690
Devonshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9545913
27th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9546514
27th July 1915 - 25th September 1915
1915
missing
William John Underhill is commemorated on the Loos Memorial to the Missing.
Source:9546651
25th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Lance Sergeant
10690
Devonshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9545856
25th September 1915
1919
events
War Gratuity
Pensions and Gratuities
Exeter Records Office
United Kingdom
He served overseas. This amount was paid for 13 months qualifying service, indicating enlistment from 26 August 1914. Calculation thanks to //wargratuity.uk
Source:9545856
18th August 1919
enlistment
Exeter
United Kingdom
Source:9545878
1915
death
Killed in Action
Missing in Action on the first day of the Battle of Loos.
Loos-en-Gohelle, Pas-de-Calais
France
Source:9545878
Source:9546651
25th September 1915
burial
Loos-en-Gohelle, Pas de Calais
France
Panel 35 to 37
Source:9546651
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Underhill |
| Source | 9545856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Cottage, Moretonhampstead, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10690 | Devonshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 10690 | Devonshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Acting Lance Sergeant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Underhill | mother | ||
| William H Underhill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Louise Underhill | sister | 1895 | |
| Eveline Maude Underhill | sister | 1900 | |
| Reginald Underhill | brother | 1904 | |
| Alfred Henry Underhill | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Underhill nee Satterley | wife | April 1915 |
Media
Media
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Casualty: Mid Devon Advertiser, 30 October 1915Photograph and article from the newspaper.
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Moretonhampstead Roll of HonourWilliam J Underhill's name is included on this Roll of Honour. Image reproduced under the terms of the IWM non-commercial licence. © Jens Hojsgaard (WMR-26028)Contributed by:
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Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Military CemeteryView across the Loos Battlefield from the Loos Memorial looking towards Hulluch. William John Underhill served on this battlefield and was killed and missing in action here. His name is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.Contributed by:
Joanna64499
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 | Joanna64499 | |
| Findagrave.com website | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | Joanna64499 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Register of the Fallen | Joanna64499 | |
| Moretonhampstead War Memorial | Joanna64499 | |
| Western Times, Friday 29 October 1915 | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty: Mid Devon Advertiser, 30 October 1915 | Joanna64499 | |
| Moretonhampstead Roll of Honour | Joanna64499 | |
| Loos Memorial at Dud Corner Military Cemetery | Joanna64499 |
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