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We remember William Breakspear
We remember William Breakspear
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Thomas Breakspear
Source:6654774
1883
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Breakspear
Source:6654774
1885
1887
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:6654774
5th April 1891
1891
location
Lurgan Avenue, Fulham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6654774
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Ethel Breakspear
Source:6654776
1893
1896
sibling
Ernest Breakspear
Source:6654776
1896
1900
sibling
Emily Breakspear
Source:6654776
1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6654776
31st March 1901
1905
service
British Army
Private
8649
Depot Regiment, Essex Regiment Militia
Source:6654651
7th March 1905 - 19th May 1905
1905
dates
Age 18
Source:6654651
18th May 1905
1905
employment
Painter
Source:6654651
18th May 1905
1905
enlistment
Weedon
United Kingdom
Source:6654651
18th May 1905
1905
service
British Army
Driver
37034
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6654651
19th May 1905 - 17th May 1911
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:6654777
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Tramway Conductor
United Kingdom
Source:6654777
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 Riviera Terrace Soutnend On Sea
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6654777
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
37034
Army Reserve
Source:6654651
18th May 1911 - 4th August 1914
1911
marriage
Alice Matilda Norman
Source:6654651
3rd September 1911
1914
service
British Army
Driver
37034
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6654651
5th August 1914 - 12th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Bombardier
37034
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6654651
13th February 1916 - 14th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
37034
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6654651
15th April 1916 - 3rd June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
37034
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6654651
4th June 1917 - 20th January 1919
1919
location
14 Albany Avenue, North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6654651
6th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6654651
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
37034
Royal Field Artillery
Source:480414
1961
death
United Kingdom
Source:6654787
1961
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6654651
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Breakspear |
| Source | 480414 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Albany Avenue, North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th February 1919 | |
| 7 Riviera Terrace Soutnend On Sea | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lurgan Avenue, Fulham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37034 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 8649 | Depot Regiment, Essex Regiment Militia | Private | ||
| British Army | 37034 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 37034 | Army Reserve | |||
| British Army | 37034 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 37034 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 37034 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 37034 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Breakspear | mother | ||
| Thomas Breakspear | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Breakspear | sister | 1885 | |
| Thomas Breakspear | brother | 1883 | |
| Ethel Breakspear | sister | 1893 | |
| Emily Breakspear | sister | 1900 | |
| Ernest Breakspear | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Matilda Norman | wife | 3rd September 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-05-12 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-05-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Adrian40361 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Adrian40361 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrian40361 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrian40361 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrian40361 | |
| Online BMD Registers | Adrian40361 |
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