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We remember Oscar Willis
We remember Oscar Willis
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Frank H Willis
Source:6998055
1880
1882
sibling
Hannah M Willis
Source:6998054
1882
1884
sibling
John M Willis
Source:6998055
1884
1887
sibling
Harold Willis
Source:6998054
1887
1888
sibling
Arthur J Willis
Source:6998054
1888
1890
1891
location
Langwith, Notts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6998055
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Cyril Willis
Source:6998054
1893
1897
sibling
Florence M E Willis
Source:6998054
1897
1901
location
258 West Parade, Lincoln
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6998054
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Assistant Chemist, Steel Works
Messrs Edgar Allen and Co
Tinsley, Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6998758
2nd April 1911
1911
location
86 Southgrove Road, Sheffield
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6998056
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6999303
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1010
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:7613420
31st August 1914 - 17th September 1915
1914
location
306, Hagley Road, Birmingham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6999303
1st September 1914
1915
commission
Unknown
Source:6999185
17th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:6999185
17th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
1010
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:4795477
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7048966
Source:4795477
20th June 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
VIII. C. 1
Source:6998052
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oscar |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Willis |
| Source | 4795477 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 West Parade, Lincoln | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 306, Hagley Road, Birmingham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1st September 1914 | |
| 86 Southgrove Road, Sheffield | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Langwith, Notts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1010 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 1010 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Willis | mother | ||
| John Miles Willis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah M Willis | sister | 1882 | |
| Harold Willis | brother | 1887 | |
| Arthur J Willis | brother | 1888 | |
| Cyril Willis | brother | 1893 | |
| Florence M E Willis | sister | 1897 | |
| Frank H Willis | brother | 1880 | |
| John M Willis | brother | 1884 |
Media
Media
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Oscar WillisImage contained in an obituary of Oscar Willis in Lincolnshire Chronicle 01 July 1916
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Communities
Communities
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" CompanyMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" Company
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Andrew10867 | |
| Lincolnshire Chronicle 01 July 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 27 June 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Second Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Christening | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 01 September 1914 | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Willis | Andrew10867 | |
| Oscar Willis at Sutton Park | Andrew10867 |
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