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We remember William James Widdicks
We remember William James Widdicks
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Joseph Widdicks
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31st October 1879
1882
1899
dates
Age 17
Source:8556747
15th November 1899
1899
enlistment
Dalston, London,
United Kingdom
Source:8556747
15th November 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
5709
Royal West Kent Regiment
29th Battalion
Source:8556747
15th November 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa Medal and Clasp
Other War Service Award
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1901
1904
marriage
Emily Louise Gilroy
Source:8556748
31st July 1904
1905
children
William George Widdicks
Source:8556748
10th June 1905
1910
children
Dorothy May Widdicks
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25th May 1910
1914
children
Emily Widdicks
Source:8556748
19th May 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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11th September 1914 - 18th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:8556748
16th July 1916
1916
children
Joseph Francis Widdicks
Source:8556748
22nd November 1916
employment
Labourer
Islington
United Kingdom
Source:8556747
service
British Army
Private
L/5700
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4737248
service
British Army
Private
10/55411
Training Reserve
Source:4737248
service
British Army
Private
M/40261
Army Service Corps
Source:4737248
1963
death
Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6166054
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Widdicks |
| Source | 6166054 |
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Source | 6166054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/5700 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10/55411 | Training Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | M/40261 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 5709 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 29th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queens South Africa Medal and Clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George Widdicks | son | 10th June 1905 | |
| Dorothy May Widdicks | daughter | 25th May 1910 | |
| Emily Widdicks | daughter | 19th May 1914 | |
| Joseph Francis Widdicks | son | 22nd November 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Catlin | mother | ||
| Joseph Charles Widdicks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Widdicks | brother | 31st October 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Louise Gilroy | wife | 31st July 1904 |
Media
Media
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Walter Widdicks EnlistmentArmy papers for Walter Widdicks showing date and place of enlistment into the Royal West Kent Regiment, 29th BattalionContributed by:
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Walter Widdicks Military History SheetArmy papers showing the military history of Walter WiddicksContributed by:
Michele26585
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 |
|---|---|---|
| London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 | Michele26585 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Widdicks | Michele26585 | |
| Walter Widdicks Enlistment | Michele26585 | |
| Walter Widdicks Military History Sheet | Michele26585 |
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