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We remember William James Woplin
We remember William James Woplin
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Edward Arthur Woplin
Source:6642100
1887
1889
sibling
Daisy E. M. Woplin
Source:7657411
1889
1891
sibling
Charles Sidney Woplin
Source:6642100
1891
1893
sibling
Annie Louise Woplin
Source:7958791
1893
1895
1895
location
7 Brook Terrace, Winterbourne Road, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6628347
21st January 1895
1896
sibling
George Christopher Woplin
Source:6642100
1896
1900
sibling
Alfred Robert Woplin
Source:6642100
1900
1901
location
47 Spa Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7654652
1901
1904
sibling
Albert Henry Woplin
Source:6642100
1904
1909
sibling
Rose Woplin
Source:6642100
1909
1911
location
69 Spa Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6642100
1911
1914
employment
Golf Caddy
North Surrey Golf Links
Norbury, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7654652
21st May 1914
1914
enlistment
Aldershot, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:7654652
22nd May 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7805
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:7654652
22nd May 1914 - 8th October 1918
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7654652
29th August 1914 - 2nd June 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7654652
29th August 1915 - 24th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Tubercular caries of the lumbar spine
Hospital/Institution
Source:7654652
24th October 1917 - 8th October 1918
1918
discharge
Source:7654652
8th October 1918
1920
hospitalisation
Tubercular caries of the lumbar spine
Hospital/Institution
Source:7654652
27th February 1920
1922
awards
Memorial Plaque
Other War Service Award
Source:7654652
12th July 1922
employment
General Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:6628412
employment
Army Pensioner
Source:6628412
location
89 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6628412
1920
death
Died of wounds
The cause of death was 'Tubercular caries lumbar spine' & abscesses, toxaemia amyloid disease'. The War Grave Commission states 'Died of Wounds'
St. Anthony's Hospital, Cheam, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7100367
Source:6628412
27th February 1920
burial
Thornton Heath, Surrey
Surrey
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7654652
Source:7100367
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Woplin |
| Source | 6628347 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Spa Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 69 Spa Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 7 Brook Terrace, Winterbourne Road, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | 21st January 1895 | |
| 89 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7805 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Memorial Plaque | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Woplin | mother | ||
| Edward Arthur Woplin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Arthur Woplin | brother | 1887 | |
| Charles Sidney Woplin | brother | 1891 | |
| George Christopher Woplin | brother | 1896 | |
| Alfred Robert Woplin | brother | 1900 | |
| Albert Henry Woplin | brother | 1904 | |
| Rose Woplin | sister | 1909 | |
| Daisy E. M. Woplin | sister | 1889 | |
| Annie Louise Woplin | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | blue eyes | brown hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-05-22 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-05-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pvt W J Woplin (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Army Medical Corps © IWM (INS 8067) | R58235 | |
| Royal Army Medical Corps | R58235 |
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