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We remember Lawrence William Willis
We remember Lawrence William Willis
Timeline
Timeline
1847
employment
Church Furnishing Manufacturer
Worked for the family business Jones and Willis
London and Birmingham
United Kingdom
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1847 - 1936
1878
sibling
Edgar Walter Willis
Source:4795438
2nd August 1878
1880
location
Finsbury Park, Hornsey, Middx
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4795438
1880 - 1901
1880
1907
location
17 Tideswell Road, Putney SW15
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:4795438
1907 - 1934
1907
marriage
Lottie WILLIAMS
Source:4795438
24th April 1907
1908
children
Marjorie Hettie WILLIS
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14th December 1908
1917
enlistment
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
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19th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
194001
Royal Garrison Artillery
20 Fire Command
Source:4795438
6th October 1917 - 13th January 1919
1919
discharge
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13th January 1919
1957
location
37 Ember Lane, Esher, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:4795438
1957 - 1964
marriage
Maud Ethel Lea
Source:4795438
service
British Army
Gunner
194001
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:4795438
1965
death
Not War Related
cause of death: Chronic myocardites, Schlerosis at the Home of Compassion, Thames Ditton, Surrey
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:4795438
23rd April 1965
burial
Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:4795438
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Tideswell Road, Putney SW15 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1907 - 1934 | |
| 37 Ember Lane, Esher, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1957 - 1964 | |
| Finsbury Park, Hornsey, Middx | United Kingdom | parents address | 1880 - 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 194001 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 194001 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 20 Fire Command | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Hettie WILLIS | daughter | 14th December 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily CHORLEY | mother | ||
| Walter WILLIS | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Walter WILLIS | brother | 2nd August 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie WILLIAMS | wife | 24th April 1907 | |
| Maud Ethel Lea | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-19 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Gunner Lawrence William WillisHe served with the Royal Garrison Artillery
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Gunner Lawrence William Willis | edwina16257 |
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