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We remember William Wheeler
We remember William Wheeler
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1898
marriage
Emily Terry
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25th December 1898
1905
children
Ivy Eleanor Wheeler
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19th February 1905
1910
children
Edith Lilian Wheeler
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2nd January 1910
1911
dates
Age 36
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2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fishmonger
Croydon
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 41
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24th March 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Croydon, London
United Kingdom
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24th March 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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24th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
299217
Labour Corps
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24th March 1915 - 24th March 1919
1915
location
23 Strathmore Road, Croydon
United Kingdom
their own address
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24th March 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Bruised left foot
Hospital/Institution
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1st November 1917
1919
discharge
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24th March 1919
1919
events
Character assesed as 'Good'
Character
Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
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3rd April 1919
1919
events
Half pension granted
Pensions and Gratuities
Burton Court, Kings Road, London
United Kingdom
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23rd April 1919
service
British Army
Private
SS/7650
Army Service Corps
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1923
death
War Related Sickness
Died in hospital, diagnosed cause, war related nephritis and uraemia.
Croydon General Hospital, London
United Kingdom
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28th August 1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wheeler |
| Source | 4714990 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Strathmore Road, Croydon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SS/7650 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 299217 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Eleanor Wheeler | daughter | 19th February 1905 | |
| Edith Lilian Wheeler | daughter | 2nd January 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Terry | wife | 25th December 1898 |
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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Luke4 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Luke4 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Luke4 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BBC The People Remember, Episode 1 | Imperial1 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign medals | Luke4 | |
| Army Service Corp cap badge | Luke4 | |
| Rear of 14-15 Star | Luke4 |
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