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We remember Edgar Walter Willis
We remember Edgar Walter Willis
Timeline
Timeline
1877
employment
He owned the company with members of his family
Jones and Willis Church Furniture Manufacturer
London, Birmingham
United Kingdom
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1877 - 1936
1878
1878
location
10 Upper Tollington Park, Hornsey, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd August 1878 - 1890
1880
sibling
Laurence Willis
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11th August 1880
1892
education
age 11-16
Clifton House Boarding School, Eastbourne
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
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1892
1905
marriage
Dora WILLIAMS
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7th June 1905
1912
children
Phyllis Dora Willis
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19th January 1912
1916
enlistment
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
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24th June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
153188
Royal Garrison Artillery
266 Siege Battalion
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27th March 1917 - 24th January 1919
1917
commission
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30th March 1917
service
British Army
Gunner
153188
Royal Garrison Artillery
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service
British Army
gunner
153188
266 Siege Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery. in BEF France
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1963
death
Unknown
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
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14th November 1963
burial
Putney, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Upper Tollington Park, Hornsey, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd August 1878 - 1890 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 153188 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 153188 | 266 Siege Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery. in BEF France | gunner | ||
| British Army | 153188 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 266 Siege Battalion | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Dora Willis | daughter | 19th January 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily CHORLEY | mother | ||
| Walter WILLIS | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurence Willis | brother | 11th August 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora WILLIAMS | wife | 7th June 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-27 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner Edgar Walter Willis | edwina16257 |
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