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We remember William Francis Mason
We remember William Francis Mason
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
Louisa Mason
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1866
1867
sibling
Thomas George Mason
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1867
1870
sibling
Martha Mason
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1870
1873
sibling
Edward Joseph Mason
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1873
1875
sibling
Charles Henry Mason
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11th April 1875
1877
location
80 Gravel Lane, Blackfriars, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635917
July 1877
1877
1877
location
17 Duke Street, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635917
November 1877
1880
sibling
Amy Mason
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1880
1881
location
13 Thurlow Street, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635917
1881
1882
sibling
Minnie Mason
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1882
1891
employment
Messenger
United Kingdom
Source:8635917
1891
1891
location
49 Darwin Street, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635917
1891
1894
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8635917
12th March 1894
1894
service
British Army
Gunner
3171
Royal Artillery
2nd Depot Divisional Artillery, Woolwich
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12th March 1894 - 11th April 1894
1894
service
British Army
Gunner
3171
Royal Artillery
79th Battery
Source:8635917
11th April 1894 - 9th October 1895
1894
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8635917
1894
1894
location
26 Aldred Road, Kennington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635917
1894
1895
service
British Army
Gunner
3171
Royal Artillery
21st Battery
Source:8635917
9th October 1895 - 9th January 1897
1897
service
British Army
Acting-Bombardier
Royal Artillery
21st Battery
Source:8635917
9th January 1897 - 21st July 1897
1897
service
British Army
Gunner
3171
Royal Artillery
21st Battery
Source:8635917
21st July 1897 - 1899
1899
service
British Army
Gunner
3171
Royal Field Artillery
21 Battery RFA
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1899 - 1st January 1903
1903
marriage
Florence Annie King
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1903
1904
children
Hilda Dorothy Mason
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24th October 1904
1910
children
William Charles Mason
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1910
1911
location
Mohawk Road, Brantford, Ontario
Canada
Source:8635917
1911
1912
children
Alfred Thomas Mason
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10th February 1912
1916
location
Tutela, Ontario
Canada
Source:8635917
January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
772589
125th (Overseas) Battalion
Source:8635917
5th January 1916 - 10th May 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
772589
125th (Overseas) Battalion
Source:8635917
10th May 1916 - 31st August 1917
1916
children
Hubert Mason
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1916
1916
employment
Labourer
Canada
Source:8635917
1916
1942
location
119 Mintern Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Canada
Source:8635917
1942
1942
death
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
Source:8635917
31st October 1942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Mason |
| Source | 5727532 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Mintern Avenue, Brantford, Ontario | Canada | known 1942 | ||
| 13 Thurlow Street, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 17 Duke Street, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known November 1877 | |
| 26 Aldred Road, Kennington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1894 | |
| 49 Darwin Street, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 80 Gravel Lane, Blackfriars, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known July 1877 | |
| Mohawk Road, Brantford, Ontario | Canada | known 1911 | ||
| Tutela, Ontario | Canada | known January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3171 | Royal Artillery | 2nd Depot Divisional Artillery, Woolwich | Gunner | |
| British Army | 3171 | Royal Artillery | 79th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 3171 | Royal Field Artillery | 21 Battery RFA | Gunner | |
| British Army | Royal Artillery | 21st Battery | Acting-Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 3171 | Royal Artillery | 21st Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 3171 | Royal Artillery | 21st Battery | Gunner | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 772589 | 125th (Overseas) Battalion | Corporal | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 772589 | 125th (Overseas) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Dorothy Mason | daughter | 24th October 1904 | |
| William Charles Mason | son | 1910 | |
| Alfred Thomas Mason | son | 10th February 1912 | |
| Hubert Mason | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Weston | mother | ||
| Thomas William Mason | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Mason | sister | 1866 | |
| Thomas George Mason | brother | 1867 | |
| Martha Mason | sister | 1870 | |
| Edward Joseph Mason | brother | 1873 | |
| Charles Henry Mason | brother | 11th April 1875 | |
| Amy Mason | sister | 1880 | |
| Minnie Mason | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Annie King | wife | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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William Francis MasonWilliam Mason in his Royal Field artillery uniform from the time of the Second Anglo-Boer War
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Archive | Peter87176 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Francis Mason | Peter87176 |
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