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We remember William Douglas Wattleworth
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Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
employment
Marine Insurance Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:8743483
2nd April 1901
1901
location
27 Kingland Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8743483
2nd April 1901
1911
employment
Average Adjusters Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:8743482
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Kingsland Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8743482
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8871497
4th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1451/250566
2/1st Lancashire Hussars
D Squadron
Source:8871497
4th December 1914
1914
location
27 Kingsland Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8871497
4th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps
Welsh Divisional Train
Source:8871497
3rd February 1915 - 1st July 1917
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8743481
5th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:8871497
1st July 1917 - 1st May 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8871497
12th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Army Service Corps
Welsh Divisional Train
Source:8871497
1st May 1918 - 5th April 1920
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8871497
21st February 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8871497
5th April 1920
education
Clifton Park School
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8871497
sibling
Helen Mercer Wattleworth
Source:8743482
sibling
James Percy Wattleworth
Source:8743482
sibling
John Wattleworth
Source:8743482
sibling
Jessie C Wattleworth
Source:8743483
sibling
Agnes M Wattleworth
Source:8743483
1970
death
Not War Related
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8743511
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Douglas |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Wattleworth |
| Source | 4659300 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Kingland Road | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| 27 Kingsland Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27 Kingsland Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th December 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Welsh Divisional Train | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 1451/250566 | 2/1st Lancashire Hussars | D Squadron | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Welsh Divisional Train | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Wattleworth | mother | ||
| James Wattleworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Mercer Wattleworth | sister | ||
| James Percy Wattleworth | brother | ||
| John Wattleworth | brother | ||
| Jessie C Wattleworth | sister | ||
| Agnes M Wattleworth | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-04 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry link to Medal Rolls Index Cards | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry Link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry Death Records | Alun44477 |
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