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We remember William James Walker
We remember William James Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
13, Norfolk Street, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9448229
1901
1911
location
6, New Buildings, Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9448236
1911
1929
marriage
Edith Helena Large
Source:9448250
1929
1939
employment
Headmaster
Self employed
Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:9448419
1939
1939
location
Bowes Gate, Uplands Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9448272
1939
service
British Army
Private
40298
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:5366992
service
British Army
Private
GS/90100
London Regiment
Source:5366992
service
British Army
Private
GS/90100
Royal Fusiliers
Source:5366992
1973
marriage
Kathleen G Audas
Source:9448269
1973
1976
death
Not War Related
Drayton, Portsmouth, hants
United Kingdom
Source:9448332
Source:9448272
17th December 1976
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Norfolk Street, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6, New Buildings, Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Bowes Gate, Uplands Road, Petersfield, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40298 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/90100 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/90100 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Walker nee Daw | mother | ||
| James A O Walker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Helena Large | wife | 1929 | |
| Kathleen G Audas | wife | 1973 |
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Probate record showing death date William J WalkerName William James Walker Death Date 17 Dec 1976 Death Place Drayton Portsmouth Probate Date 15 Feb 1977 Registry Winchester
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1939 Register of England and WalesName:William J Walker, Gender Male, Marital Status: Married Birth Date: 7 Mar 1899 Residence Year:1939 Address: Bowes Gate, Uplands Road Residence Place: Petersfield, Hampshire, England Occupation: Headmaster of own Private School Private & Secondary Schedule Number 82 1 Enumeration Distric EEPC Registration district 103 1 Household Members: Edith H WalkerContributed by:
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Royal Fusiliers Medal Roll William James WalkerUK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for William James Walker, British War Medal and Victory Medal,Royal Fusiliers, Piece 0776: Royal FusiliersContributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vivien68471 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Original data: Principal Probate Registry. | Vivien68471 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate record showing death date William J Walker | Vivien68471 | |
| 1939 Register of England and Wales | Vivien68471 | |
| Royal Fusiliers Medal Roll William James Walker | Vivien68471 |
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