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We remember Edward Johnson Scott Willey
We remember Edward Johnson Scott Willey
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Laura Matilda Willey
Source:5308682
1874
1876
sibling
Robert William Willey
Source:5308682
1st June 1876
1878
sibling
Mary Jane Willey
Source:5308682
1878
1883
1883
location
49 Mainsforth Terrace West, Sunderland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5308682
5th March 1883
1904
employment
Marine Engineer
Source:5308682
22nd October 1904 - 28th September 1941
1910
marriage
Bertha Osborne
Source:5308682
17th November 1910
1910
location
7 Brookside Gardens, Sunderland
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5308682
17th November 1910
1911
children
Edward Osborne Willey
Source:5308682
26th December 1911
1911
location
22 Sea View Gardens, Roker, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5308682
26th December 1911
1915
children
Alfred Scott Willey
Source:5308682
31st July 1915
1915
location
1 Toward Terrace, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5308682
31st July 1915
1916
service
Other Empire Force
Lieutenant(Engineer)
Royal Indian Marine
Source:5308682
2nd February 1916 - 30th September 1916
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
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2nd February 1916 - 10th March 1920
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:5308682
1st October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
General List - Royal Engineers
Source:5308682
1st October 1916 - 10th March 1920
1925
children
Maurice Moore Willey
Source:5308682
15th March 1925
1929
location
29 Campbell Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5308682
11th April 1929
1935
location
2 Colchester Terrace, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5308682
1935 - 28th September 1941
1935
location
21 Azalea Terrace, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5308682
10th October 1935
1941
death
War Related Sickness
2nd Engineer on SS Cormount, when it was attacked by German plane, and he had to abandon ship. Died from complications arising from war service.
Royal Infirmary, Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:5308682
28th September 1941
burial
Chester, Road, Sunderland
United Kingdom
Ward 34, Sec. C.C., Grave 853
Source:5308682
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Johnson Scott |
| Initials | EJS |
| Last Name | Willey |
| Source | 5308682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Toward Terrace, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st July 1915 | |
| 2 Colchester Terrace, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1935 - 28th September 1941 | |
| 21 Azalea Terrace, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th October 1935 | |
| 22 Sea View Gardens, Roker, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th December 1911 | |
| 29 Campbell Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th April 1929 | |
| 49 Mainsforth Terrace West, Sunderland | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th March 1883 | |
| 7 Brookside Gardens, Sunderland | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 17th November 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | General List - Royal Engineers | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| Other Empire Force | Royal Indian Marine | Lieutenant(Engineer) |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Osborne Willey | son | 26th December 1911 | |
| Alfred Scott Willey | son | 31st July 1915 | |
| Maurice Moore Willey | son | 15th March 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Matilda Willey | mother | ||
| Robert William Willey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Matilda Willey | sister | 1874 | |
| Robert William Willey | brother | 1st June 1876 | |
| Mary Jane Willey | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Osborne | wife | 17th November 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1929-08-26 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-11-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Chief(1st) Engineer EJS Willey MNPhoto taken c1910 believed in Sunderland after he was married in 1910.
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Lt.(Engineer) EJS Willey, Royal Indian MarineBelieved photo taken in Basra. EJS Willey is on the left.Contributed by:
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Lt. EJS Willey, Royal EngineersHe is on the 4th row, furthest on the right. Taken in Basra between 1916 and 1920.Contributed by:
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Lt. EJS Willey, Royal EngineersHe is on the 3rd row, 4th from the right. Taken in Basra between 1916 and 1920Contributed by:
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Lt. EJS Willey, Royal EngineersHe is on the furthest left. Taken in Basra between 1916 and 1920.Contributed by:
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EJS WilleyPhoto taken from Continuous Certificate of Discharge. Believed to be the last photo taken.Contributed by:
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CWGC gravestone of EJS WilleyPhoto taken in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, Chester Road, SunderlandContributed by:
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Lt. EJS Willey, Royal EngineersHe is on the 3rd row, 4th from the right. Photo taken ib Basra between 1916 and 1920.Contributed by:
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Lt EJS Willey, Royal Engineers, in centre.Photo taken in Basra c1916-1920Contributed by:
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Lt.(Engineer) EJS Willey, Officer CommissionParchment document of Lt(Engineer) EJS Willey into Royal Indian Marine.Contributed by:
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Temp. Lt. EJS Willey, Officer CommissionOfficer Commission document, Lt. EJS Willey, into Land ForcesContributed by:
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Lt. EJS Willey, Officer's Record of Services.Taken from Officer's Record of ServicesContributed by:
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Lt.EJS Willey, Officer's Record of Sevices.Reference given by Commanding Officer, on finish of tour of duty.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chief(1st) Engineer EJS Willey MN | Peter27694 | |
| Lt.(Engineer) EJS Willey, Royal Indian Marine | Peter27694 | |
| Lt. EJS Willey, Royal Engineers | Peter27694 | |
| Lt. EJS Willey, Royal Engineers | Peter27694 | |
| Lt. EJS Willey, Royal Engineers | Peter27694 | |
| E J S Willey passport. | Peter27694 | |
| EJS Willey | Peter27694 | |
| CWGC gravestone of EJS Willey | Peter27694 | |
| Lt. EJS Willey, Royal Engineers | Peter27694 | |
| Lt EJS Willey, Royal Engineers, in centre. | Peter27694 | |
| Lt.(Engineer) EJS Willey, Officer Commission | Peter27694 | |
| Temp. Lt. EJS Willey, Officer Commission | Peter27694 | |
| Lt. EJS Willey, Officer's Record of Services. | Peter27694 | |
| Lt.EJS Willey, Officer's Record of Sevices. | Peter27694 |
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