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We remember William Edward Roodhouse
We remember William Edward Roodhouse
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1874
sibling
Henry Walter Roodhouse
Source:6156315
22nd December 1874
1877
sibling
Alice Louisa Roodhouse
Source:6156315
19th April 1877
1879
1882
sibling
Robin Lionel Roodhouse
Source:6156339
28th January 1882
1887
sibling
Frances Hetty Roodhouse
Source:6156339
18th January 1887
1890
sibling
Lucy Ann Roodhouse
Source:6156339
1890
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:6156755
1901
1901
employment
Carman
Holborn, London
United Kingdom
Source:6156755
1901
1901
location
38 Peartree Street, Holborn, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6156755
1901
1901
marriage
Louisa Eliza Smith
Source:6156290
4th August 1901
1902
children
William George Roodhouse
Source:6156301
9th August 1902
1904
children
Louisa Emma Roodhouse
Source:6156301
19th June 1904
1907
children
Edward Arthur Roodhouse
Source:6156301
21st April 1907
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:6156301
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Milk Carrier
Battersea, London
United Kingdom
Source:6156301
2nd April 1911
1911
location
33a ?stead Street, Battersea, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6156301
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Robert Lionel Roodhouse
Source:6156301
21st August 1911
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:6156287
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Milkman
Holborn, London
United Kingdom
Source:6156287
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6156287
11th December 1915
1915
location
37M Sutton Buildings, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6156287
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
97199
Royal Garrison Artillery
245 Siege Battery
Source:6156287
10th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to left thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156287
18th September 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5401777
11th December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Bombardier
97199
Royal Garrison Artillery
245 Siege Battery
Source:6156287
7th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
97199
Royal Garrison Artillery
245 Siege Battery
Source:6156287
12th April 1918
1919
appointments
Gunlayer
Source:6156287
12th January 1919
1919
employment
Milkman
S S Dancock
Fulham Road, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
Source:6156287
12th January 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:6156287
5th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6156287
4th July 1919
1924
children
Vera Roodhouse
Source:6156301
1924
1967
dates
Age 87
Source:6156749
May 1967
service
British Army
Gunner
97199
Royal Garrison Artillery
245 Siege Battery
Source:6156287
1967
death
Unknown
Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
Source:6156749
May 1967
burial
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
Source:6156749
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33a ?stead Street, Battersea, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 37M Sutton Buildings, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| 38 Peartree Street, Holborn, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 97199 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 245 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 97199 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 245 Siege Battery | Corporal | |
| British Army | 97199 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 245 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 97199 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 245 Siege Battery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George Roodhouse | son | 9th August 1902 | |
| Louisa Emma Roodhouse | daughter | 19th June 1904 | |
| Edward Arthur Roodhouse | son | 21st April 1907 | |
| Robert Lionel Roodhouse | son | 21st August 1911 | |
| Vera Roodhouse | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Helena Watson | mother | ||
| Thomas Henry Roodhouse | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Walter Roodhouse | brother | 22nd December 1874 | |
| Alice Louisa Roodhouse | sister | 19th April 1877 | |
| Robin Lionel Roodhouse | brother | 28th January 1882 | |
| Frances Hetty Roodhouse | sister | 18th January 1887 | |
| Lucy Ann Roodhouse | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Eliza Smith | wife | 4th August 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'9" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 |
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We remember William Edward Roodhouse
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