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We remember William Worthington Wilson
We remember William Worthington Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Nellie Wilson
Source:5510574
23rd April 1889
1890
sibling
Robert Hardy Wilson
Source:5510574
22nd October 1890
1892
1892
location
11 Percy Terrace, Sunderland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5503212
24th December 1892
1901
sibling
Samuel Worthington Wilson
Source:5510574
12th January 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:5510574
2nd April 1911
1911
location
10 Azalea Avenue, Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5516968
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:6157242
18th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
18/914
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:6157242
18th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
18/914
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:6157242
23rd January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
18/914
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:6157242
12th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
18/914
Durham Light Infantry
D Company
Source:6157242
16th November 1915 - 1st July 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6157242
6th December 1915 - 4th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6157242
5th March 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:5516615
1st July 1916
employment
Marine Engineer
North Eastern Marine Engineering Co Ltd
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:6157242
2016
education
Commemorated on school memorial board.
The Bede School
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:8885335
2016
1916
death
Killed in Action
"Poor Wilson got on to the parapet, leading his section into the attack. He had only gone two or three yards when he fell with a machine-gun bullet through his chest."
The Somme
France
Source:5517066
1st July 1916
burial
The Somme
No Known Grave.
France
Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C.
Source:8697421
Source:5520985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Worthington |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4823716 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Azalea Avenue, Sunderland, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 11 Percy Terrace, Sunderland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th December 1892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18/914 | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 18/914 | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 18/914 | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 18/914 | Durham Light Infantry | D Company | Lance Sergeant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Worthington Wilson | father | ||
| Hannah Turner Hardy | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Wilson | sister | 23rd April 1889 | |
| Robert Hardy Wilson | brother | 22nd October 1890 | |
| Samuel Worthington Wilson | brother | 12th January 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-18 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-18 | Congregationalist |
Media
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Billie showing DLI cap badgeIn uniform after promotion to L/Cpl 23 Jan 1915
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Billie in civviesProbably taken before he enlisted on 18 September 1914, so aged 21.Contributed by:
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10 Azalea Avenue, SunderlandPic of the family home as listed in 1901 and 1911 census.Contributed by:
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Enlargement of Memorial BoardWilliam Worthington Wilson & Samuel Worthington WilsonContributed by:
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THIEPVAL MEMORIALDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deryck11795 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deryck11795 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deryck11795 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Report of the Death of Lance-Sergt. Wm. W. Wilson, | Deryck11795 | |
| Brother on IWM web-site | Deryck11795 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Billie showing DLI cap badge | Deryck11795 | |
| Billie in civvies | Deryck11795 | |
| Durham Light Infantry Cap Badge | Deryck11795 | |
| MIC Billie Wilson | Deryck11795 | |
| Medals, Billie Wilson | Deryck11795 | |
| Birth Cert, Billie Wilson | Deryck11795 | |
| Dead Man's Penny | Deryck11795 | |
| L G Sleeve Badge | Deryck11795 | |
| Commemorative Scroll | Deryck11795 | |
| 1911 Census | Deryck11795 | |
| Billie's Death Cert. | Deryck11795 | |
| CWGC Certificate | Deryck11795 | |
| 10 Azalea Avenue, Sunderland | Deryck11795 | |
| Attestation: Billie Wilson | Deryck11795 | |
| North Eastern Marine Engineering Company | Deryck11795 | |
| Lewis Gun | Deryck11795 | |
| Billie's letter to Nellie p1 | Deryck11795 | |
| Billie's letter to Nellie p2 | Deryck11795 | |
| 18/DLI Badges | Deryck11795 | |
| Heugh Battery by James Clark | Deryck11795 | |
| The Pyramids | Deryck11795 | |
| North Eastern Marine Engineering | Deryck11795 | |
| Lewis Team on Bus | Deryck11795 | |
| Webley .455 revolver | Deryck11795 | |
| Bede School Memorial | Deryck11795 | |
| Enlargement of Memorial Board | Deryck11795 | |
| THIEPVAL MEMORIAL | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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