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We remember William Henry Wilde
We remember William Henry Wilde
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1902
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Wilde
Source:7617442
1902
1905
sibling
John Thomas Wilde
Source:7617442
1905
1911
employment
Van Lad
Source:7617442
2nd April 1911
1911
location
258 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617442
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Van Man
Van Man
Source:7616900
15th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7616900
15th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
A/ Bombardier
187235
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:7616900
15th July 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7616900
8th March 1916 - 7th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7616900
8th March 1919
1919
location
268 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616900
8th March 1919
service
British Army
Gunner
87804
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4745734
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Wilde |
| Source | 7617442 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 268 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th March 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 87804 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 187235 | Royal Garrison Artillery | A/ Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Wilde | mother | ||
| William Henry Wilde | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Wilde | sister | 1902 | |
| John Thomas Wilde | brother | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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An example of Bdr. Wilde's medalsThe British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918More about Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of Bdr. Wilde's medals | Sharon36563 |
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