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We remember William Albert Willmot
We remember William Albert Willmot
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1899
dates
Age 12
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1899
1901
sibling
Reginald Willmot
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1901
1910
sibling
Edna Willmot
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1910
employment
School Chemist Errand Boy
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service
British Army
Private
47284
Manchester Regiment
17th Battalion.
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location
4 Renshaw Street Chorlton-on-Medlock Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Albert |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Willmot |
| Source | 4796863 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Renshaw Street Chorlton-on-Medlock Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47284 | Manchester Regiment | 17th Battalion. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann. Willmot | mother | ||
| William Herbert Willmot | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Willmot | brother | 1901 | |
| Edna Willmot | sister | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Prisoner of War.The arrival and distribution of food parcels in one of the Munster POW camps. This photograph is one of a series depicted camp scenes, sent to his family in Chorlton-on -Medlock, by Corporal Albert Willmot 47248 17th Manchesters
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Prisoner of War Camps.The POW camps were harsh and spartan. The impact of the Allied blockade meant that food was scarce and of poor quality. Many Manchester men were destined to die as Prisoners of War.Contributed by:
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Private William Albert Willmot.City comrades A.F.C. 1919 - 20. On the back row, wearing the striped shirt, is William Albert Willmot, ex 2nd City Battalion and prisoner of war until his repatriation earlier in 1919.
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial flag in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial book in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial window in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Members of the Manchester Regiments that were Prisoners of War during WW1.More about Members of the Manchester Regiments that were Prisoners of War during WW1.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Prisoner of War. | Desmond1478 | |
| Prisoner of War Camps. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Hill. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private William Albert Willmot. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 |
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