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1897
1897
location
18 York Street, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8506099
26th March 1897
1899
sibling
Horace White
Source:8506114
1st September 1899
1911
location
Leopold Cottage, Nelson Place, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8506114
1911
1913
enlistment
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8481640
6th June 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
200222
East Kent Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8481640
6th June 1913
1916
location
Blacksmith Row, Brampton, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8506142
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9524299
5th May 1916 - November 1917
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8503431
November 1917 - March 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
229366
Royal Fusiliers
32nd Battalion
Source:8503431
17th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
99315
Royal Fusiliers
10th Battalion
Source:8481659
18th March 1918 - 23rd March 1919
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8488060
8th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8481659
23rd March 1919
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8488049
20th October 1919
1920
employment
Labourer
Council
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9616724
1920 - 1930
1937
location
1 Todd's Cottages, Brampton, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9640351
1937
1937
marriage
Gwenivere Ada Miller
Source:8487735
20th November 1937
1938
children
Eva White
Source:8567130
19th October 1938
1942
children
William White
Source:8567138
18th March 1942
1944
employment
Labourer
United States Armed Forces
Halesworth
United Kingdom
Source:9609392
15th January 1944 - 1945
service
British Army
Private Lance Corporal
99315
Royal Fusiliers
Source:5166365
1975
death
Not War Related
Natural causes
Brampton, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8481240
17th July 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
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| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | White |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Todd's Cottages, Brampton, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | 1937 | |
| 18 York Street, Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 26th March 1897 | |
| Blacksmith Row, Brampton, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | 1916 | |
| Leopold Cottage, Nelson Place, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 99315 | Royal Fusiliers | Private Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 200222 | East Kent Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 229366 | Royal Fusiliers | 32nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 99315 | Royal Fusiliers | 10th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva White | daughter | 19th October 1938 | |
| William White | son | 18th March 1942 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Eliza White | mother | ||
| Charles Tooke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace White | brother | 1st September 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenivere Ada Miller | wife | 20th November 1937 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
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| Fair | Blue | Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
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| 1944-01-15 | 5'7" |
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GravestoneGrave headstone of my grandad who died Thursday 17th July 1975 aged 78. He is burried in St Peters Church, Brampton, Suffolk.
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Joined Territorial ForceEmbodiment Army Form E.635 dates missing. See in conjunction with Certificate of Disembodiment on Demobilisation Army Form Z.21 showing William's Attested date.Contributed by:
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Left the ArmyArmy Form Z.21 Certificate of Disembodiment on DemobilizationContributed by:
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Campaign MedalsK.1380 Medal Index Card showing entitlement to the British War and Allied Victory Campaign Medals.Contributed by:
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Service Medal RollTP/104 B43 Page 5025 War Office and Air Ministry Service Medal and Award Roll.Contributed by:
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Service Medal Roll 2TP/104 B43 Page 5025 War Office and Air Ministry Service Medal and Award Roll. Closer detail.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage of William White (age 40) to Gwenivere Ada Miller (age 37) on 20th November 1937 at the Parish Church of Brampton, Suffolk.Contributed by:
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Gallantry MedalArmy Form W.5112 accompanying William's Military Medal awarded when serving with the 10th Battalion Royal FusiliersContributed by:
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London GazetteLondon Gazette 20th October 1919 listing William's Military Medal award for bravery in the field (the very last listing).Contributed by:
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War Diary 1War Diary extract for 10th Battalion Royal Fusiliers volume 42 page 1. Last entry dated 8th February 1919. 'The Divisional Commander presented Medal Ribands at Divisional Theatre Gosselies at 11am. Lance Corporal William White amongst them.Contributed by:
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MedalsWilliam's Military medal, British War medal and Allied Victory medal.Contributed by:
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East Kent buglersWilliam sitting on the left, middle row with fellow buglers of the East Kent RegimentContributed by:
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Company of Royal FusiliersWilliam is sitting on the left hand side in the middle right beside the two men standing (3rd from the left and 3 up from the front).Contributed by:
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Postcard Italian dutyPostcard sent to William's mother Adelaide saying 'I am quite well everything A1, love to all from Will'. Serving as Private #229366 with 32nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers.Contributed by:
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Soldier's Demobilization AccountArmy Form W.5065. William's demobilization account of final pay.Contributed by:
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William's birth certificateThe birth certificate of William Tooke White. William was born out of wedlock to Adelaide Eliza White.Contributed by:
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1901 CensusCensus listing Charles Tooke, Adelaide, William and Horace White living at 18 York Street, Ramsgate, Kent where William was born.Contributed by:
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1911 CensusCensus showing Adelaide and her boys, William and Horace now living in Broadstairs, Kent. William now age 14, a Drapers errand boy.Contributed by:
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Wedding celebrationAdelaide and her boys at a wedding. All sitting at the front, Adelaide on the right hand side, William sitting to her left on a draped box and Horace sitting to the left of William.Contributed by:
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William's daughters birth certificateThe birth certificate of Eva White, First born daughter of William White and Gwenivere Ada White.Contributed by:
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William's son birth certificateThe birth certificate of William White, second born son of William White and Gwenivere Ada White.Contributed by:
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WWII USAAF Civilian employee IDWorked at RAF Halesworth (Holton) Airfield Station 365 for the United States Army Air Force in 1944 and 1945 where the Eighth Air Force 489th Bombardment Group (Heavy) were stationed.Contributed by:
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Charles Tooke (father's death)In loving memory of Charles Stannard Tooke who died aged 44.Contributed by:
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Making RoadsGang of Suffolk road builders. William is second in from the right hand side holding a broom.Contributed by:
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Adelaide White (mother's death)Obituary of Adelaide Eliza White who died aged 63 and was buried in St Peters Church, Brampton, Suffolk.Contributed by:
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Souvenir of JumetGiven to William by Mademoiselle Alice. The town square and Roman Catholic Church of Saint Sulpice.Contributed by:
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Electricity!Receipt for connecting an electricity supply to the family home, 1 Todd's Cottage, The Street, Brampton, Suffolk.Contributed by:
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The Workers' Educational AssociationWilliam's membership card for The Workers' Educational Association, Brampton BranchContributed by:
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Daughter's wedding - Eva and Arthur WoodrowJust married, Eva and Arthur outside the entrance to St Peters Church, Brampton.Contributed by:
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Rycotewood CollegeGrant approval letter from East Suffolk County Education CommitteeContributed by:
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William and Ronald AtkinsWilliam and Ronald Atkins, Ron was contesting the Lowestoft seat in the General Election of 1964.Contributed by:
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Son's wedding - William and Carole WhiteJust married, William and Carole outside the entrance to St Peters Church, Brampton.Contributed by:
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Son's Wedding DayWilliam and Gwenivere arriving at the Church with his brother Horace on the left.Contributed by:
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Obituary of William WhiteObituary of William White who died aged 78 and was buried in St Peters Church, Brampton, Suffolk.Contributed by:
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Grandchildren - Philip & Geoffrey WoodrowEva and Arthur's boys, Philip (4) and Geoffrey (2 1/2)Contributed by:
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Sunny Holiday in BroadstairsWilliam and Gwenivere + William and Carole on a week's holiday in Broadstair where William senior grew up.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Battalion Diary of 32nd Royal Fusiliers Regiment | Ben68010 | |
| Battalion Diary of 10th Royal Fusiliers Regiment | Ben68010 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Gravestone | Ben68010 | |
| William | Ben68010 | |
| Joined Territorial Force | Ben68010 | |
| Left the Army | Ben68010 | |
| Campaign Medals | Ben68010 | |
| Service Medal Roll | Ben68010 | |
| Service Medal Roll 2 | Ben68010 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Ben68010 | |
| Gallantry Medal | Ben68010 | |
| London Gazette | Ben68010 | |
| War Diary 1 | Ben68010 | |
| Medals | Ben68010 | |
| East Kent buglers | Ben68010 | |
| William | Ben68010 | |
| Royal Fusiliers | Ben68010 | |
| Company of Royal Fusiliers | Ben68010 | |
| Postcard Italian duty | Ben68010 | |
| Soldier's Demobilization Account | Ben68010 | |
| William's birth certificate | Ben68010 | |
| 1901 Census | Ben68010 | |
| 1911 Census | Ben68010 | |
| Wedding celebration | Ben68010 | |
| Mother and Brother | Ben68010 | |
| William's daughters birth certificate | Ben68010 | |
| William's son birth certificate | Ben68010 | |
| WWII USAAF Civilian employee ID | Ben68010 | |
| Charles Tooke (father's death) | Ben68010 | |
| Making Roads | Ben68010 | |
| Adelaide White (mother's death) | Ben68010 | |
| William & Friends | Ben68010 | |
| Souvenir of Jumet | Ben68010 | |
| Eva and William | Ben68010 | |
| Eva and William | Ben68010 | |
| Eva and William White | Ben68010 | |
| Electricity! | Ben68010 | |
| Eva White | Ben68010 | |
| The Workers' Educational Association | Ben68010 | |
| Daughter's wedding - Eva and Arthur Woodrow | Ben68010 | |
| Rycotewood College | Ben68010 | |
| Retirement Pension | Ben68010 | |
| Ada and Horace White | Ben68010 | |
| William and Ronald Atkins | Ben68010 | |
| Son's wedding - William and Carole White | Ben68010 | |
| Son's Wedding Day | Ben68010 | |
| Grave of William White | Ben68010 | |
| Obituary of William White | Ben68010 | |
| Grandchildren - Philip & Geoffrey Woodrow | Ben68010 | |
| Grandchildren - Heidi & Ben White | Ben68010 | |
| Sunny Holiday in Broadstairs | Ben68010 | |
| 1 Todd's Cottages | Ben68010 |
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We remember William White
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