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We remember William Brough Wharton
We remember William Brough Wharton
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
enlistment
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:9421498
25th January 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
164319
Royal Army Service Corps
No 4
Source:9421452
11th December 1916 - 13th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9421466
13th November 1919
1919
employment
Clerk
Sutcliffe's Shipping Company
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:9421542
November 1919
1924
dates
Age 28
Source:9421542
30th June 1924
1924
marriage
Ida Hollingsworth
Source:9421542
30th June 1924
service
British Army
Private
164319
Labour Corps
Source:4708978
1970
death
Not War Related
Visiting his daughter for Easter - he died on Good Friday in the King Edward the VII memorial hospital in Haywards Heath.
Haywards Heath, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9421574
27th March 1970
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 164319 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 164319 | Royal Army Service Corps | No 4 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Wharton nee Greaves | mother | ||
| Charles Wharton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Hollingsworth | wife | 30th June 1924 |
Media
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Baptism of William Brough WhartonRecord of Baptism from the magazine of St James' Parish Church, Grimsby Lincolnshire. (Church now Grimsby Minster - 2010).
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Short Birth Certificate for William Brough WhartonThis is the original, short birth certificate that was issued to my Great-Grandmother when she registered William Brough Wharton's birth. Rumour has it that my Great-Grandfather was too mean to pay for the long certificate!Contributed by:
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Long Birth Certificate for William Brough WhartonLong copy of the original birth certificate showing parents and father's occupation.Contributed by:
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William Brough Wharton aged 20 yrs December 1916Dressed in the uniform of the Royal Army Service Corps, following conscription on 11th December 1916. Heading off for initial military training.
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William Brough Wharton aged 21 yrs August 1917Inscribed " Some snapshot - Aug 11 1917 WBW"Contributed by:
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Royal Army Service Corps DepotInscribed "August 14 1917. This is where I do my "Little Bit" for the old country. No 4 Sub-Depot, A.D.C. Gray's Inn Road, WC1 WBW"Contributed by:
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Certificate of transfer to reserve on demolitionInformation on when attested, when joined up for active service and when transferred to the reserve.Contributed by:
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Claim to Silver war badgeInformation given to confirm dates of enlistmentContributed by:
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Memories of William Brough WhartonMemories written by his daughter (Sheila Mary Mitchell nee Wharton), his son (Rodney Brough Wharton) and his grand daughter (Janice Lesley Brinley Codd nee Mitchell).Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage certificate of William Brough Wharton and Ida HollingsworthContributed by:
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Death CertificateDeath certificate of William Brough Wharton 27 March 1970 in Haywards Heath SussexContributed by:
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Marriage AnnouncementAnnouncement of the marriage of William Brough Wharton and Ida Hollingsworth on 30 June 1924 in the Grimsby Evening NewsContributed by:
Janice153274
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism of William Brough Wharton | Janice153274 | |
| Short Birth Certificate for William Brough Wharton | Janice153274 | |
| Long Birth Certificate for William Brough Wharton | Janice153274 | |
| William Brough Wharton aged 20 yrs December 1916 | Janice153274 | |
| William Brough Wharton aged 21 yrs August 1917 | Janice153274 | |
| Royal Army Service Corps Depot | Janice153274 | |
| Certificate of transfer to reserve on demolition | Janice153274 | |
| Claim to Silver war badge | Janice153274 | |
| Memories of William Brough Wharton | Janice153274 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Janice153274 | |
| Wedding Photo | Janice153274 | |
| Wedding photo showing guests | Janice153274 | |
| Death Announcement | Janice153274 | |
| Death Certificate | Janice153274 | |
| Marriage Announcement | Janice153274 |
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