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We remember William Henry Wood
We remember William Henry Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Edith Wood
Source:9562738
1879
1882
sibling
James H. Wood
Source:9562738
1882
1887
sibling
Ethel Wood
Source:9562738
1887
1890
sibling
Carrie Wood
Source:9562738
1890
1893
sibling
Horace Wood
Source:9562738
1893
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9562738
31st March 1901
1901
location
150. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9562738
31st March 1901
1911
location
Cosy Cottage, 9 Turner Street, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9092398
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Messenger Boy
United Kingdom
Source:9092398
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9092398
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Messenger Boy
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9092398
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Florence E. Pottle
Source:9562749
1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/3940
Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:9092397
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/3940
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:9092397
13th October 1915
enlistment
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9092397
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7350212
Source:9092397
13th October 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7350212
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 7350212 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Cosy Cottage, 9 Turner Street, Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/3940 | Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/3940 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | father | ||
| Mary nee Burt | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Wood | sister | 1879 | |
| Ethel Wood | sister | 1887 | |
| Carrie Wood | sister | 1890 | |
| Horace Wood | brother | 1893 | |
| James H. Wood | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence E. Pottle | wife | 1914 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Mike108587 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike108587 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Terry7885 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Buffs Badge | Mike108587 | |
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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