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We remember Billy Butlin
We remember Billy Butlin
Timeline
Timeline
1899
location
Capetown
South Africa
parents address
Source:8753056
1899 - 1907
1899
1904
sibling
Harry John Butlin
Source:8753056
1904
1907
location
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8753056
1907
1914
employment
Messenger Boy
Eatons Department Store
Toronto
United Kingdom
Source:8753056
1914 - 1915
1914
location
Toronto
Canada
parents address
Source:8753056
1914 - 1915
1915
employment
Suitcase Maker
Toronto
Canada
Source:5545792
28th December 1915
1915
location
7 Dermott Place, Toronto
Canada
parents address
Source:5545792
28th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Toronto
Canada
Source:5545792
29th December 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
681062
170th (Mississauga Horse) Battalion
Source:8753050
7th February 1916
1916
appointments
Bugler
Source:8753050
February 1916
1916
events
Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
Canada
Source:8753050
1916
1917
appointments
Stretcher Bearer
Source:8753050
April 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Corporal
681062
681062
216th (Bantams) Battalion
Source:8753050
April 1917
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Corporal
681062
Canadian Mounted Rifles
4th Battalion
Source:8753050
1918
1927
marriage
Dorothy Cheriton
Source:8753056
1927 - 1958
1931
children
Shirley Butlin
Source:8753056
1931
1934
children
Robert F Reeves
Source:8753056
1934
1935
employment
Chairman and Joint Managing Director
Butlin's Ltd
United Kingdom
Source:8753056
1935 - 1968
1939
children
Cherie Butlin
Source:8753056
1939
1941
children
Sandra Butlin
Source:8753056
1941
1944
awards
Member of the' British Empire - MBE
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:8753056
1944
1958
marriage
Norah Faith Cheriton
Source:8753056
1958 - 1975
1960
children
William Butlin
Source:8753056
1960
1964
awards
Knighthood
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:8753056
1964
children
Jacquie Butlin
Source:8753056
location
Bristol
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8753056
1972
employment
President
Butlin's Ltd
United Kingdom
Source:8753056
1972 - 1980
1975
marriage
Sheila Devine
Source:8753056
1975 - 1980
1980
death
Not War Related
Blair Adam House, Jersey
United Kingdom
Source:8753056
12th June 1980
burial
Jersey
United Kingdom
Source:8753056
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dermott Place, Toronto | Canada | parents address | known 28th December 1915 | |
| Bristol | United Kingdom | other group residence address | ||
| Capetown | South Africa | parents address | 1899 - 1907 | |
| Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1907 | |
| Toronto | Canada | parents address | 1914 - 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 681062 | 170th (Mississauga Horse) Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 681062 | 681062 | 216th (Bantams) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 681062 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 4th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Knighthood | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Member of the' British Empire - MBE | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Butlin | daughter | 1931 | |
| Robert F Reeves | son | 1934 | |
| Cherie Butlin | daughter | 1939 | |
| Sandra Butlin | daughter | 1941 | |
| William Butlin | son | 1960 | |
| Jacquie Butlin | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Cassandra Butlin nee Hill | mother | ||
| William Colborne Butlin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry John Butlin | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Cheriton | wife | 1927 | |
| Norah Faith Cheriton | wife | 1958 | |
| Sheila Devine | wife | 1975 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Light Hazel | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-29 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Pte W BultinIn Canadian Army Uniform Source: http://blog.butlins.com/2015/11/11/butlins-heritage-on-this-day-11th-november/Contributed by:
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Board of Education Camp, BordenPte. W Butlin and Capt. Fuller in Canadian Army uniform SOURCE: http://blog.butlins.com/2015/11/11/butlins-heritage-on-this-day-11th-november/Contributed by:
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Pte W ButlinIn Canadian Army uniform SOURCE: http://blog.butlins.com/2015/11/11/butlins-heritage-on-this-day-11th-november/Contributed by:
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Billy Butlin visits a munitions factory.Mr Butlin, centre, plays a game of darts with workers during a visit to a munitions factory hostel, somewhere in Britain.Contributed by:
Jonathan101862
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Butlin's Blog - Billy Butlin and the Great War | M2740 | |
| Who's Who | M2740 | |
| This Is Your Life (1959) | M2740 | |
| Billy Butlin | Jonathan101862 | |
| Billy Butlin visits a Munitions Factory, U,K, 1941 | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte W H E C Bultin | M2740 | |
| Canadian Army Group Shot | M2740 | |
| Pte W Bultin | M2740 | |
| Board of Education Camp, Borden | M2740 | |
| Pte W Butlin | M2740 | |
| Billy Butlin visits a munitions factory. | Jonathan101862 |
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