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We remember William Wilson
We remember William Wilson
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
marriage
Maria Lizza
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22nd November 1911
1912
children
Gladys Mary Wilson
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13th May 1912
1913
children
Doris Agnes Wilson
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15th July 1913
1914
dates
Age 25
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28th September 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
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28th September 1914
1914
enlistment
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28th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
5769
Royal Fusiliers
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28th September 1914
1914
children
William John Wilson
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5th December 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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28th July 1915 - 19th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound right leg. Accidentally self-inflicted.
Hospital/Institution
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16th July 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lance Corporal
113113
Royal Flying Corps
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11th December 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lance Corporal
113113
Royal Air Force
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1st April 1918 - 30th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
113113
Royal Air Force
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15th July 1918 - 15th March 1919
1918
children
Albert Henry Wilson
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18th October 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
113113
Royal Air Force
RAF Reserve
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16th March 1919 - 30th April 1920
1920
discharge
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30th April 1920
appointments
Disciplinarian
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5769
Royal Fusiliers
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location
110 Trafalgar Street, Walworth, London S.E.
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4821569 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Trafalgar Street, Walworth, London S.E. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5769 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 5769 | Royal Fusiliers | Lance Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 113113 | Royal Flying Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 113113 | Royal Air Force | Lance Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 113113 | Royal Air Force | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 113113 | Royal Air Force | RAF Reserve | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Mary Wilson | daughter | 13th May 1912 | |
| Doris Agnes Wilson | daughter | 15th July 1913 | |
| William John Wilson | son | 5th December 1914 | |
| Albert Henry Wilson | son | 18th October 1918 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Lizza | wife | 22nd November 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-28 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-28 | 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 | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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We remember William Wilson
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