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We remember William Wimbledon
We remember William Wimbledon
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Ann Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1867
1871
1873
sibling
Emma Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1873
1877
sibling
Alfred Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1877
1881
dates
Age 11
Source:9253656
3rd April 1881
1881
location
14 Threshers Cottages, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9253656
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1881
1885
sibling
Charles Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1885
1885
sibling
Louisa Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1885
1891
dates
Age 19
Source:9253659
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Wood Yard Labourer
A Wood Yard
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9253659
5th April 1891
1891
location
9 Threshers Cottages, Tobin Street, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9253659
5th April 1891
1897
sibling
Maud Wimbledon
Source:9253656
1897
1900
marriage
Mary Ann Wimbledon nee Casey
Source:9253662
1900
1900
dates
Age 29
Source:9253661
December 1900
1901
children
William Wimbledon
Source:9253652
1901
1903
children
James Wimbledon
Source:9253652
28th July 1903
1909
children
Charles Wimbledon
Source:9253652
28th January 1909
1911
dates
Age 41
Source:9253662
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
A builder
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9253662
2nd April 1911
1911
location
14 Admiral Place, North Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9253662
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Ellen Wimbledon
Source:9253652
4th September 1911
1914
dates
Age 43
Source:9253652
4th August 1914
1914
children
Edward Wimbledon
Source:9253652
4th October 1914
1915
location
204 Warrington Road, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9253652
16th April 1915
1915
dates
Age 44
Source:9253652
17th April 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9253652
17th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
16178
Devonshire Regiment
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:9253652
17th April 1915 - 31st August 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9253652
17th August 1915 - 9th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
16178
Devonshire Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9253652
1st September 1916 - 29th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
277956
Labour Corps
626th (Home Service) Employment Company
Source:9253652
30th June 1917 - 27th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
277956
Labour Corps
625th (Home Service) Employment Company
Source:9253652
28th July 1917 - 24th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
277956
Labour Corps
634th (Home Service) Employment Company
Source:9253652
25th January 1918 - 21st February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
277956
Labour Corps
364th Reserve Employment Company
Source:9253652
22nd February 1918 - 12th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 47
Source:9253652
12th April 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9253652
12th April 1918
1918
location
204 Warrington Road, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9253652
13th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 47
Source:9253652
11th November 1918
1920
children
Arthur Wimbledon
Source:9253652
1920
1939
dates
Age 68
Source:9253663
September 1939
1939
location
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9253663
September 1939
1943
death
Not War Related
William Wimbledon died over 20 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 72.
Kensington Registration District, London
United Kingdom
Source:9253666
1943
1943
dates
Age 72
Source:9253666
June 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wimbledon |
| Source | 4825008 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Admiral Place, North Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 14 Threshers Cottages, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 204 Warrington Road, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th April 1915 | |
| 204 Warrington Road, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th April 1918 | |
| 9 Threshers Cottages, Tobin Street, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16178 | Devonshire Regiment | 9th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16178 | Devonshire Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 277956 | Labour Corps | 626th (Home Service) Employment Company | Private | |
| British Army | 277956 | Labour Corps | 625th (Home Service) Employment Company | Private | |
| British Army | 277956 | Labour Corps | 634th (Home Service) Employment Company | Private | |
| British Army | 277956 | Labour Corps | 364th Reserve Employment Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Wimbledon | son | 1901 | |
| James Wimbledon | son | 28th July 1903 | |
| Charles Wimbledon | son | 28th January 1909 | |
| Ellen Wimbledon | daughter | 4th September 1911 | |
| Edward Wimbledon | son | 4th October 1914 | |
| Arthur Wimbledon | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wimbledon | mother | ||
| William Wimbledon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Wimbledon | sister | 1867 | |
| Emma Wimbledon | sister | 1873 | |
| Alfred Wimbledon | brother | 1877 | |
| Elizabeth Wimbledon | sister | 1881 | |
| Charles Wimbledon | brother | 1885 | |
| Louisa Wimbledon | sister | 1885 | |
| Maud Wimbledon | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Wimbledon nee Casey | wife | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-12 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Kensington Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Kensington Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Kensington Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 352276 Charles Wimbledon - London Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
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