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We remember William Henry Giffin
We remember William Henry Giffin
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8498006
16th April 1911
1911
employment
Asphalter
London
United Kingdom
Source:8498006
16th April 1911
1911
marriage
Maud Simester
Source:8498006
16th April 1911
1911
location
16 Ferrand Street, Tower Bridge Road, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8498006
16th April 1911
1912
children
William G Giffin
Source:8792642
1912
1913
children
George J A Giffin
Source:8792644
1913
1914
children
James A Giffin
Source:8792649
1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8495046
23rd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14629
Devonshire Regiment
2nd
Source:8495064
23rd November 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5120895
9th February 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded. Returned to UK Nov 1916.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8495063
7th November 1916
1917
discharge
Source:5120895
3rd January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
14629
Devonshire Regiment
2nd
Source:8495046
3rd January 1917
1917
children
Annie Louisa Giffin
Source:8792657
9th September 1917
1917
children
Maud E Giffin
Source:8792651
9th September 1917
1919
children
Arthur J Giffin
Source:8792658
1919
1921
death
Died of TB
St Olave, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
Source:8498014
1921
sibling
James Arthur Giffin
Source:8792627
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Ferrand Street, Tower Bridge Road, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14629 | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd | Corporal | |
| British Army | 14629 | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William G Giffin | son | 1912 | |
| George J A Giffin | son | 1913 | |
| James A Giffin | son | 1914 | |
| Maud E Giffin | daughter | 9th September 1917 | |
| Annie Louisa Giffin | daughter | 9th September 1917 | |
| Arthur J Giffin | son | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Giffin | father | ||
| Mary Ann Giffin | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Arthur Giffin | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Simester | wife | 16th April 1911 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William H Giffin death | Les70402 | |
| William Henry Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Death registration of James Arthur Giffin | Les70402 | |
| Death of Father - George William Giffin | Les70402 | |
| Death of Mother - Mary Ann Giffin (nee Johnson) | Les70402 | |
| Son William G Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Son William G Giffin death | Les70402 | |
| Son George J A Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Son George J A Giffin death | Les70402 | |
| Son James A Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Son James A Giffin death | Les70402 | |
| Daughter Maud E Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Daughter Maud E Giffin death | Les70402 | |
| Daughter Annie Louisa Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Son Arthur J Giffin birth | Les70402 | |
| Son Arthur J Giffin death | Les70402 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll | Les70402 | |
| Postcard from William Giffin | Les70402 | |
| William & Maud Giffin | Les70402 | |
| Corporal William Henry Giffin, c1916 | Les70402 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Les70402 |
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