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We remember Walter White
We remember Walter White
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Robert White
Source:8511218
1874
1879
sibling
John White
Source:8511218
1879
1882
1883
sibling
Hugh White
Source:8511218
1883
1886
sibling
Rachel White
Source:8511218
1886
1891
location
Crookedholm, Cowans Row, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8511218
1891
1901
location
Riccarton, Kilmarnock, Aryshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8511220
1901
1906
marriage
Ruth McPherson
Source:8511205
23rd April 1906
1906
children
William White
Source:8511205
10th December 1906
1908
children
Walter White
Source:8511205
12th February 1908
1910
children
Rachel Logie White
Source:8511205
22nd July 1910
1911
employment
Professional Footballer
Source:8511232
1911
1911
location
40 Danehurst St, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8511232
1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8511203
9th December 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Walter stated he was gassed, on his record.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8511203
1918
1918
hospitalisation
Fractured finger. Right hand.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8511203
3rd May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8511205
6th June 1919
service
British Army
Royal Garrison Artillery
13th (Kent and Sussex) Fire Command RGA
Source:8589463
service
British Army
Gunner
96956
Royal Garrison Artillery
236th Siege Bty RGA
Source:8589463
1950
death
Unknown
Fulham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8511233
8th July 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 5136408 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Danehurst St, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Crookedholm, Cowans Row, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Riccarton, Kilmarnock, Aryshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | 13th (Kent and Sussex) Fire Command RGA | |||
| British Army | 96956 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 236th Siege Bty RGA | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William White | son | 10th December 1906 | |
| Walter White | son | 12th February 1908 | |
| Rachel Logie White | daughter | 22nd July 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel White | mother | ||
| William White | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert White | brother | 1874 | |
| Hugh White | brother | 1883 | |
| John White | brother | 1879 | |
| Rachel White | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth McPherson | wife | 23rd April 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Everton Football Club in the Great WarMore about Everton Football Club in the Great War
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Football and the First World WarMore about Football and the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Everton FC Website - All Time Players - Walter White | Martin968 | |
| Newspaper Article - "Everton "Wanderer" Landed in Liverpool" | Martin968 | |
| Description of Procedures at Belmont Road Hospital | Martin968 | |
| Football And The First World War | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| White during his football career | Will72649 |
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