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We remember William Robert Vidler
We remember William Robert Vidler
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1881
location
Back Lane, Horsmonden, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9160034
1881
1891
location
Downside, Cobham, Surrey
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9160038
1891
1899
marriage
Elizabeth Ackers
Source:9160063
1899
1900
children
Marian Vidler
Source:9160051
1900
1901
location
3 Carlton Street, Prescot, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9160044
1901
1902
children
Doris Vidler
Source:9160051
1902
1905
children
Amy Vidler
Source:9160051
1905
1907
children
Mary Vidler
Source:9160051
1907
1908
service
British Army
Private
140
South Lancashire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9160014
7th April 1908
1910
children
Lilian Vidler
Source:9160051
1910
1911
location
18 Cross Street, Prescot, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9160051
1911
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
140
South Lancashire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9160014
5th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
140
South Lancashire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9160014
18th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
140
South Lancashire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9160014
15th June 1915 - 5th April 1916
location
Yew Tree Cottage, St Helens Road, Prescot, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9160014
1917
death
Prescot, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9160064
1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Vidler |
| Source | 9160014 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Cross Street, Prescot, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 3 Carlton Street, Prescot, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Back Lane, Horsmonden, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Downside, Cobham, Surrey | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1891 | |
| Yew Tree Cottage, St Helens Road, Prescot, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 140 | South Lancashire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 140 | South Lancashire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 140 | South Lancashire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 140 | South Lancashire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Vidler | daughter | 1900 | |
| Doris Vidler | daughter | 1902 | |
| Amy Vidler | daughter | 1905 | |
| Mary Vidler | daughter | 1907 | |
| Lilian Vidler | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Henry Vidler | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ackers | wife | 1899 |
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Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Service Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch England Births and Christenings | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Horsmonden, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1891 census Cobham, Surrey | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1901 census Prescot, Lancashire | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Prescot, Lancashire | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Marriage Jun 1899 for William Robert Vidler | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Death Dec 1917 for William R Vidler | Bearsted33934 |
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