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We remember Steriker William Finnis
We remember Steriker William Finnis
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1892
sibling
Gladys Mary Finnis
Source:6988001
1892
1901
location
Crowthorne, Berkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8718340
1st April 1901
1905
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Source:6988032
18th January 1905
1906
service
Indian Army
Major
15th Punjab Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6988007
1906 - 1927
1907
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
25th Punjabis
Source:6988037
18th April 1907
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:6988001
1911
1911
location
Woodlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6988001
1911
1914
service
Indian Army
Captain
25th Punjabis
Source:6988038
18th January 1914
1915
marriage
Georgina Anderson
Source:6988025
20th November 1915
1932
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6988028
6th May 1932
1932
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Corps of Sikh Pioneers
Source:6988028
6th May 1932
1965
dates
Age 80
Source:6988024
1965
service
Indian Army
Major
25th Punjabis
Source:6988037
1965
death
Unknown
Midhurst, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6988024
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Steriker William |
| Initials | SW |
| Last Name | Finnis |
| Source | 6988001 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowthorne, Berkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Woodlands, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | 15th Punjab Regiment | 1st Battalion | Major | ||
| Indian Army | Corps of Sikh Pioneers | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| Indian Army | Second Lieutenant | ||||
| Indian Army | 25th Punjabis | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | 25th Punjabis | Major | |||
| Indian Army | 25th Punjabis | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Henry Finnis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Mary Finnis | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Anderson | wife | 20th November 1915 |
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Communities
Communities
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Harrietsham Roll of Honour, Harrietsham, KentMore about Harrietsham Roll of Honour, Harrietsham, Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of British Officers who have served with the Regiment | Anthony26083 | |
| Award of CBE to Steriker William Finnis | Anthony26083 | |
| Cadets to be second Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Lieutenants to be Captains | Anthony26083 |
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