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We remember William Wells
We remember William Wells
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Rose Emily Wells
Source:9239640
1882
1883
sibling
Ruth Wells
Source:9239642
1883
1884
sibling
Frank Wells - Died An Infant -
Source:9239654
1884
1885
sibling
Harry Temple Wells
Source:9239878
29th August 1885
1887
sibling
Alice Wells
Source:9239762
15th July 1887
1889
sibling
Elizabeth Caroline Wells
Source:9239780
11th January 1889
1890
1891
location
5 Ringshall Road, Ivinghoe (later re-numbered 31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9239625
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Irene Wells
Source:9239658
20th July 1893
1894
education
From Infant to Standard 6. Left aged 13 with a Certificate of Attendance.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9317350
8th May 1894 - 16th May 1904
1895
sibling
Annie Wells
Source:9239842
23rd November 1895
1897
sibling
Bertha Wells
Source:9239660
23rd February 1897
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9239627
31st March 1901
1901
location
31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9239627
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9239629
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Plumber Apprentice
Earl Brownlow
The Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9239629
2nd April 1911
1911
location
31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9239629
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9239916
26th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12473
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:9239916
26th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9239908
30th July 1915
1917
discharge
Source:9239916
12th May 1917
1919
location
31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9239904
1919
1922
marriage
Mabel Violet Osborn
Source:9239969
1922 - 2nd April 1960
1939
employment
Postman
GPO
Little Gaddesden - Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9239801
29th September 1939
1939
location
31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9239801
29th September 1939
1960
dates
Age 69
Source:9239969
2nd April 1960
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12473
Bedfordshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9239916
1960
death
Not War Related
31 Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9239969
Source:9239942
2nd April 1960
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9239942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 4695698 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| 31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 5 Ringshall Road, Ivinghoe (later re-numbered 31 Ringshall, Berkhamsted) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12473 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 12473 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Wells | mother | ||
| Harry Wells | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Emily Wells | sister | 1882 | |
| Ruth Wells | sister | 1883 | |
| Frank Wells - died an infant - | brother | 1884 | |
| Harry Temple Wells | brother | 29th August 1885 | |
| Alice Wells | sister | 15th July 1887 | |
| Elizabeth Caroline Wells | sister | 11th January 1889 | |
| Irene Wells | sister | 20th July 1893 | |
| Annie Wells | sister | 23rd November 1895 | |
| Bertha Wells | sister | 23rd February 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Violet Osborn | wife | 1922 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-02-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. William’s entry reads WELLS, William, 6th Bn. Bedfordshire Regt.
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The Grave of William and Violet Mabel WellsThe headstone of William and Violet Mabel Wells in SS Peter and Paul, Little Gaddesden New Churchyard. The inscription reads: "In ever/ loving memory/ of/ William Wells/ called to rest/ 2 April 1960/ aged 69 years/ love's last gift: Remembrance/ and of/ Mabel Violet Wells/ wife of the above/ who died/ 1 September 1972/ aged 80 years."Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the regiment in which William Wells served.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism of William Wells | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Irene | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Bertha | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sisters Alice and Irene | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Alice | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Elizabeth | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Elizabeth | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Bertha | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Bertha | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry William and Mabel | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Harry | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 31 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Silver War Badge Record | Jane31029 | |
| Burial at Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Widow Mabel Violet | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| The Grave of William and Violet Mabel Wells | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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