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We remember William Charles Edward Vaughan
We remember William Charles Edward Vaughan
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1890
sibling
Frederick H Vaughan
Source:9564560
1890
1892
sibling
Bertie C Vaughan
Source:9564560
1892
1901
location
2 Heysham Road (Gorden Terrace) Shirley Soton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9564560
1901
1909
enlistment
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
18th February 1909
1909
service
British Army
2573
Hampshire Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9564324
18th February 1909 - 1st July 1909
1909
events
Annual Training
Training
Cliff End Battery Isle Of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
29th May 1909 - 12th June 1909
1909
events
Statement of Services
Discharge and Enlistment
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
2nd July 1909
1910
events
Special Course of Training
Training
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
25th April 1910 - 23rd May 1910
1912
marriage
Ethal May Light
Source:9564324
22nd December 1912 - 21st December 1948
1912
marriage
Ethal May Light
Source:9564560
22nd December 1912 - 21st December 1948
1913
events
Machine Gun Training
Training
Golden Hill Fort Isle Of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
30th March 1913 - 12th April 1913
1913
children
William Edward Maxim Vaughan
Source:9564324
4th April 1913
1914
events
Mobilization
Statement of Services
Winchester
United Kingdom
Posted Sergeant 1st Hampshire Regiment 11.11. 14
Source:9564324
8th August 1914
1914
events
Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
18th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9564324
12th November 1914
1915
children
Frederick Albert Vaughan
Source:9564324
16th February 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Prepatella bursitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9564324
7th March 1916 - 23rd August 1916
1916
events
Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
23rd September 1916
1916
events
Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
24th October 1916
1916
events
Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
24th October 1916
1917
events
Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
In the Field
Belgium
Country not specified on Conduct Sheet, could also be France.
Source:9564324
25th February 1917
1917
events
Promotion and Demotion
Casualty Form Active Service
Source:9564324
27th February 1917
1917
events
Transfer
Record of Promotions ,Reductions, Transfers etc.
Source:9564324
15th March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded ( Gas )
Hospital/Institution
Source:9564324
1st June 1917
1918
children
Bertie Stanley Vaughan
Source:9564324
4th July 1918
1918
discharge
Source:4552161
18th November 1918
1939
employment
Electric Cable Jointer
Shirley
United Kingdom
Source:9564652
1939
1939
location
117 Firgrove Rd. Shirley
United Kingdom
Source:9564652
1939
appointments
Source:9564324
events
Promotions
Statement of Services
United Kingdom
Source:9564324
service
British Army
Serjeant
3/2573
Hampshire Regiment
Source:4552161
service
British Army
Serjeant
73571
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4552161
1948
death
Shirley - Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:4552161
21st December 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles Edward |
| Initials | WCE |
| Last Name | Vaughan |
| Source | 9564324 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Firgrove Rd. Shirley | United Kingdom | known 1939 | ||
| 2 Heysham Road (Gorden Terrace) Shirley Soton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/2573 | Hampshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 73571 | Machine Gun Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 2573 | Hampshire Royal Garrison Artillery |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Edward Maxim Vaughan | son | 4th April 1913 | |
| Frederick Albert Vaughan | son | 16th February 1915 | |
| Bertie Stanley Vaughan | son | 4th July 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Vaughan nee Bray | mother | ||
| William H Vaughan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick H Vaughan | brother | 1890 | |
| Bertie C Vaughan | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethal May Light | wife | 22nd December 1912 | |
| Ethal May Light | wife | 22nd December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-02 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Admissions to HospitalDocument showing Hospital Admission to Shirley Warren, Netley and Shirley General
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Description of William VaughanDescription and Medical Examination on EnlistmentContributed by:
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Statement of ServiceDischarge from Hampshire Garrison Artillery, and Enlistment into 3rd Hampshire Special ReservesContributed by:
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William Vaughans MedalsReplacement Medals for William Vaughan as listed on the Medal Index CardContributed by:
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Cap Badge and Unit informationMachine Gun Corps Cap Badge Battalion details
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Cap Badge and Shoulder TitleArtillery Cap Badge and Royal Garrison Artillery Shoulder TitleContributed by:
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Cap Badge and Shoulder TitleMachine Gun Corps Cap Badge and Shoulder TitleContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Charles Edward Vaughan pre War and WW1 Service Records | frank158740 | |
| Census | frank158740 | |
| Address of Occupants at the Outbreak of WW2 | frank158740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Admissions to Hospital | frank158740 | |
| Casualty Form | frank158740 | |
| Statement of Service | frank158740 | |
| Description of William Vaughan | frank158740 | |
| Military History Sheet | frank158740 | |
| Statement of Service | frank158740 | |
| Statement of Service | frank158740 | |
| Award of War Badge | frank158740 | |
| Birth Certificate | frank158740 | |
| William Vaughans Medals | frank158740 | |
| Cap Badge and Unit information | frank158740 | |
| Cap Badge and Shoulder Title | frank158740 | |
| Cap Badge and Shoulder Title | frank158740 | |
| Cap Badge | frank158740 |
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