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We remember William Henry White
We remember William Henry White
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Reginald Fred Wallbridge White
Source:9083342
1877
1879
sibling
Ellen Elizabeth M White
Source:9083657
1st March 1879
1880
1881
location
8 Frithsden, Great Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9083318
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Lydia White
Source:9083677
13th May 1882
1884
sibling
Wesley George White
Source:9083681
1884
1885
education
From an Infant aged 4 years 7 months. Left aged 11 years 5 months with a Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9287884
1st June 1885 - 8th April 1892
1886
sibling
Mary Ann White
Source:9083710
27th August 1886
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9083323
5th April 1891
1891
location
Covetous Corner, Hudnall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9083323
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
- Half-Sister - Annie White
Source:9083719
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9083325
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Carter on Farm
Hudnall
United Kingdom
Source:9083325
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Covetous Corner
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9083325
31st March 1901
1905
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Woodhams
Source:7137494
29th April 1905 - 9th September 1918
1906
children
Wesley Allan White
Source:9083342
10th May 1906
1907
children
Grace Mary White
Source:9083342
6th December 1907
1909
children
William Samuel George White
Source:9083342
1st November 1909
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9083334
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gamekeeper on a Private Estate
Lord Brownlow
Ashridge
United Kingdom
Source:9083334
2nd April 1911
1911
location
30 Braemar Road, Brentford
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9083334
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Florence Elizabeth White
Source:9083342
23rd August 1911
1914
children
Francis Wallbridge White
Source:9083342
24th August 1914
1915
employment
Gamewatcher
Lord Brownlow
Ashridge
United Kingdom
Source:9083342
6th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9083342
6th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
11112
Army Reserve
Source:9083342
6th December 1915 - 6th June 1916
1915
location
Keeper's House, Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9083342
6th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
11112
Royal Fusiliers
28th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9083342
7th June 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
60586
Training Reserve
104th Battalion
Source:9083342
1st September 1916 - 8th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/73592
Royal Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:9083342
9th September 1916 - 25th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/73592
Royal Fusiliers
11th Battalion
Source:9083342
23rd September 1916 - 14th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/73592
Royal Fusiliers
32nd Battalion
Source:9083342
15th October 1916 - 14th October 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9083342
15th October 1916 - 28th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Sprained Left ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:9083342
17th January 1917 - 29th January 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9083342
21st September 1917 - 13th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Continued treatment of the gunshot wound:
Rifle bullet wound to the left side of the chest and shrapnel wounds to the neck (right side), right thigh and left knee.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9083342
14th October 1917 - 16th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
79746
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:9083348
31st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
91895
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:9083342
8th September 1918
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:7137494
9th September 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
the field
France
Source:7137494
Source:9083351
Source:9083342
9th September 1918
burial
Nord
France
1. F. 8.
Source:7137494
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 7137494 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Covetous Corner | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 30 Braemar Road, Brentford | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Frithsden, Great Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Covetous Corner, Hudnall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Keeper's House, Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11112 | Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 11112 | Royal Fusiliers | 28th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 60586 | Training Reserve | 104th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/73592 | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/73592 | Royal Fusiliers | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/73592 | Royal Fusiliers | 32nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 79746 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 91895 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Allan White | son | 10th May 1906 | |
| Grace Mary White | daughter | 6th December 1907 | |
| William Samuel George White | son | 1st November 1909 | |
| Florence Elizabeth White | daughter | 23rd August 1911 | |
| Francis Wallbridge White | son | 24th August 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel White | father | ||
| Elizabeth Mary White | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Fred Wallbridge White | brother | 1877 | |
| Ellen Elizabeth M White | sister | 1st March 1879 | |
| Lydia White | sister | 13th May 1882 | |
| Wesley George White | brother | 1884 | |
| Mary Ann White | sister | 27th August 1886 | |
| - Half-Sister - Annie White | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Woodhams | wife | 29th April 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. William’s entry reads: "William Henry White. R Fusiliers". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.Contributed by:
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Thunderdell Lodge2018 photo of Thunderdell Lodge, where William's widow Elizabeth Ann and children were living by 1922.Contributed by:
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Covetous Corner 1999A 1999 photo of the cottages at Covetous Corner. The photo was included in 'A Century Remembered' and is included here with permission of the editor.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “William Henry White R Fusiliers” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage of Parents Samuel and Elizabeth Mary | Jane31029 | |
| Second Marriage of Father Samuel, to Emma Smith | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Ellen | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Lydia | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Mary Ann | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| Service Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage Transcription Elizabeth Ann Woodhams & William Henry White | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow Elizabeth A White | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Logbook 1872 - 1886 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Thunderdell Lodge | Jane31029 | |
| Covetous Corner 1999 | Jane31029 | |
| Private William Henry White | Desmond1478 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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