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We remember Victor George Bolding Watkins
We remember Victor George Bolding Watkins
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1899
sibling
F G Doris Watkins
Source:8758912
1899
1901
location
15 Nicholls St, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8758922
31st March 1901
1909
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8758902
1909 - 1913
1911
location
61 Beeches Road, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8758912
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8758902
September 1914
1922
marriage
Gladys Annie Madden
Source:8763576
1922
1939
location
159 Gillott Road , Birmingham C.B., Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8758931
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
708
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:4644543
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:4644543
1959
death
Died as a result of an accident.
Stafford, Staffs
United Kingdom
Source:8763576
Source:9367904
Source:8758907
25th March 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Victor George Bolding |
| Initials | VGB |
| Last Name | Watkins |
| Source | 4644543 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nicholls St, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 159 Gillott Road , Birmingham C.B., Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 61 Beeches Road, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 708 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millicent Elizabeth Watkins | mother | ||
| Valentine Watkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| F G Doris Watkins | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Annie Madden | wife | 1922 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Sec Lieut V G B Watkins | Andrew10867 | |
| Death announcement | Andrew10867 |
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