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We remember Frederick Howard Willis
We remember Frederick Howard Willis
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
William Willis
Source:7607770
1874
1876
1878
sibling
Jane S Willis
Source:7607770
1878
1879
sibling
Joseph Willis
Source:7607770
1879
1880
sibling
John A Willis
Source:7607770
December 1880
1881
dates
Age 5
Source:7607770
1881
1881
location
4 Solon Street, West Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7607770
1881
1883
sibling
George Willis
Source:7607779
1883
1886
sibling
Rosetta Y Willis
Source:7607779
1886
1891
dates
Age 15
Source:7607779
1891
1891
employment
Shop Boy
Source:7607779
1891
1891
location
12 Dodge Street, West Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7607779
1891
1900
marriage
Jane Tyrer
Source:7608319
16th September 1900 - 14th January 1951
1901
children
Frederick Willis
Source:7607739
25th June 1901
1902
children
Edward Willis
Source:7607739
27th July 1902
1904
children
Lilian Willis
Source:7607739
4th August 1904
1907
children
William Willis
Source:7607739
11th January 1907
1912
children
Emily Willis
Source:7607739
4th February 1912
1914
appointments
Unknown
Source:7607739
1914 - 1917
1914
children
Marion Willis
Source:7607739
30th July 1914
1914
dates
Age 34
Source:7607739
12th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7607739
12th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
37354
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7607739
12th September 1914 - 3rd December 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7607739
18th July 1915 - 21st July 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Fractured right ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:7607739
9th July 1916
1916
events
Leave
Granted leave
Source:7607739
22nd October 1916 - 1st November 1919
1916
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
37354
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7607739
3rd December 1916 - 1919
1917
children
Violet Willis
Source:7607739
23rd June 1917
1918
employment
Carter
Bellis and Meek
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7607739
20th December 1918
1919
events
Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
United Kingdom
Source:7607739
20th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7607739
26th August 1919
1919
dates
Age 43
Source:7607739
4th September 1919
1919
location
35 Holden Street, West Derby, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7607739
4th September 1919
1965
dates
Age 89
Source:7607769
1965
1965
death
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7607769
1965
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dodge Street, West Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 35 Holden Street, West Derby, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th September 1919 | |
| 4 Solon Street, West Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37354 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 37354 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Willis | son | 25th June 1901 | |
| Edward Willis | son | 27th July 1902 | |
| Lilian Willis | daughter | 4th August 1904 | |
| William Willis | son | 11th January 1907 | |
| Emily Willis | daughter | 4th February 1912 | |
| Marion Willis | daughter | 30th July 1914 | |
| Violet Willis | daughter | 23rd June 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Frederick Howard Willis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Willis | brother | 1874 | |
| Jane S Willis | sister | 1878 | |
| Joseph Willis | brother | 1879 | |
| John A Willis | brother | December 1880 | |
| George Willis | brother | 1883 | |
| Rosetta Y Willis | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Tyrer | wife | 16th September 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-12 | 5'4" |
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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Louise43771 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Louise43771 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise43771 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise43771 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920: Frederick Willis | Louise43771 | |
| England Births and Christenings: Frederick Howard Willis | Louise43771 | |
| "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,": Frederick Howard Willis & Jane Tyrer | Louise43771 |
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