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We remember William Thomas West
We remember William Thomas West
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Alice West
Source:9639435
1890
1893
1897
sibling
James West
Source:9639435
1897
1909
employment
Labourer
Chatten and Newman Ltd 96 Trundley Road
Deptford
United Kingdom
Source:8841201
1909
1909
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:8841201
14th December 1909
1909
dates
Age 18
Source:9640025
20th December 1909
1909
employment
Builders labourer
Source:9640025
20th December 1909
1912
location
22, Ordnance Road, Barking Road, Canning Town. London
United Kingdom
Source:8841201
24th May 1912
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8841201
14th August 1914 - 3rd August 1917
1914
service
British Army
Driver
T/28538
Army Service Corps
Base Supply Depot Rouen
Source:8841201
18th December 1914 - 1st February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T/28538
A.S.C.
Base Horse Transport Depot Harve
Source:8841201
1st February 1915 - 10th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T/28538
A.S.C.
8th Luchnow Cavalry Brigade Field Ambulance
Source:8841201
10th February 1915 - 6th July 1915
1916
marriage
Annie Thompson
Source:8841201
22nd February 1916
1916
marriage
Annie Thompson
Source:9640025
23rd February 1916
1916
children
Annie West
Source:9640025
28th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Dvr
T/28538
A.S.C
No 1 Section
Source:8841201
2nd February 1917 - 13th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Dvr
T/28538
A.S.C.
No 2 Section
Source:8841201
13th March 1917 - 29th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Dvr
T/28538
A.S.C.
Base Depot
Source:8841201
29th March 1917 - 17th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Dvr
T/28538
A.S.C.
35th Divisional Train
Source:8841201
17th April 1917 - 3rd August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Dvr
T/28538
A.S.C.
668(Discharge) Coy.
Source:8841201
8th August 1917 - 29th November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9640025
29th November 1917
1917
location
139, Stebondale Street, Cubits Town, Poplar. E14
United Kingdom
Source:8841201
1917
1919
employment
Drilling Machinist
Powers Deane and Ransome Wharf Road Millwall
Millwall
United Kingdom
Source:8841201
1919 - 1914
appointments
Driver in charge of a pair of horses
Source:9640025
service
British Army
Driver
T/28538
Army Service Corps
Source:4705278
location
18 The Creek, Northfleet, Strood, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9639435
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Source:7101212
Source:8841201
2nd November 1918
burial
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7101212
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 7101212 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139, Stebondale Street, Cubits Town, Poplar. E14 | United Kingdom | known 1917 | ||
| 18 The Creek, Northfleet, Strood, Kent | United Kingdom | |||
| 22, Ordnance Road, Barking Road, Canning Town. London | United Kingdom | known 24th May 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/28538 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | T/28538 | Army Service Corps | Base Supply Depot Rouen | Driver | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C. | Base Horse Transport Depot Harve | Driver | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C. | 8th Luchnow Cavalry Brigade Field Ambulance | Driver | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C | No 1 Section | Dvr | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C. | No 2 Section | Dvr | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C. | Base Depot | Dvr | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C. | 35th Divisional Train | Dvr | |
| British Army | T/28538 | A.S.C. | 668(Discharge) Coy. | Dvr |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie West | daughter | 28th November 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa West | mother | ||
| William West | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice West | sister | 1890 | |
| James West | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Thompson | wife | 22nd February 1916 | |
| Annie Thompson | wife | 23rd February 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'3" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census Strood, Kent | janice155240 | |
| British Army Service Record for William Thomas West | janice155240 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Thomas West | Chris7692 | |
| William Thomas West.#T28538. A.S.C. | Guy70036 |
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