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We remember Ila Vass
We remember Ila Vass
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James Vass
Source:8613616
1880
1881
sibling
Annie Vass
Source:8613616
1881
1884
sibling
Jack Vass
Source:8613616
1884
1885
sibling
May Vass
Source:8613616
1885
1886
sibling
Alice Vass
Source:8613616
1886
1888
sibling
Frances Vass
Source:8613616
1888
1890
1891
location
Finchampstead, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8613616
5th April 1891
1901
location
Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8613653
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8613653
31st March 1901
1907
employment
Musician
United Kingdom
Source:8613610
11th March 1907
1907
enlistment
Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8613610
11th March 1907
1911
location
Ships & Overseas Establishments
Gibraltar
military residence address
Source:8613633
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8613633
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8613610
4th October 1914 - 23rd February 1916
1919
location
54 Susan's Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8613610
11th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8613611
11th February 1919
1929
marriage
Doris K Howell
Source:8614457
1929
service
British Army
Private
296299
Labour Corps
Source:4550236
service
British Army
Private
11488
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4550236
service
British Army
Private
L/9036
The Queen's Regiment
Source:4550236
1932
death
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8613615
1932
1932
dates
Age 41
Source:8613615
1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ila |
| Initials | I |
| Last Name | Vass |
| Source | 4550236 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Susan's Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | 11th February 1919 | |
| Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Finchampstead, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Ships & Overseas Establishments | Gibraltar | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9036 | The Queen's Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 11488 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 296299 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Vass | mother | ||
| William Vass | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Vass | brother | 1880 | |
| Annie Vass | sister | 1881 | |
| Jack Vass | brother | 1884 | |
| May Vass | sister | 1885 | |
| Alice Vass | sister | 1886 | |
| Frances Vass | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris K Howell | wife | 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Light Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-03-11 | 4'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-03-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex, Eastbourne Gazette Newspaper Notices 1919 - Transcription | Susan31491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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