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We remember Stephen John Willsher
We remember Stephen John Willsher
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Edgar Willsher
Source:9123647
1888
1890
sibling
Sidney Willsher
Source:9123647
1890
1891
sibling
Frances Willsher
Source:9123647
1891
1892
sibling
Beatrice Willsher
Source:9123647
1892
1895
1898
sibling
Roland Willsher
Source:9123647
1898
1900
sibling
Leonard Willsher
Source:9123647
1900
1901
location
23 Gunning Street, Plumstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9123647
1901
1904
sibling
Albert Willsher
Source:9123649
1904
1908
sibling
Leslie Willsher
Source:9123649
1908
1912
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:9123368
12th August 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9123368
4th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to the neck
Hospital/Institution
Source:9123368
9th October 1914
1916
discharge
Source:9123368
10th April 1916
1916
location
41 Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9123368
10th April 1916
1917
marriage
Emily Saville
Source:9123375
1917
service
British Army
Private
15986
Grenadier Guards
Source:4799704
1918
death
Source:7081696
26th November 1918
burial
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7081696
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stephen John |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Willsher |
| Source | 9123371 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Gunning Street, Plumstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 41 Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood, Kent | United Kingdom | 10th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15986 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | mother | ||
| Ernest Willsher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Willsher | brother | 1888 | |
| Sidney Willsher | brother | 1890 | |
| Frances Willsher | sister | 1891 | |
| Beatrice Willsher | sister | 1892 | |
| Leonard Willsher | brother | 1900 | |
| Roland Willsher | brother | 1898 | |
| Albert Willsher | brother | 1904 | |
| Leslie Willsher | brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Saville | wife | 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-10 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-08-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Stephen Willsher.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Stephen Willsher.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Stephen Willsher.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Stephen Willsher.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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