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We remember Joseph Wilmot
We remember Joseph Wilmot
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Wilmot
Source:7962499
1875
1877
sibling
Mary Wilmot
Source:7962499
1877
1879
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:7962499
3rd April 1881
1899
employment
Ironworker
Detroit, Michigan
United States
Source:7962812
29th May 1899
1899
marriage
Mabel Langshaw
Source:7962834
29th May 1899 - 1907
1899
location
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
United States
their own address
Source:7962812
29th May 1899
1904
children
John Wilmot
Source:7962834
1904
1910
dates
Age 30
Source:7962834
15th April 1910
1910
employment
Ironworker at Rolling Mill
Detroit, Michigan
United States
Source:7962834
15th April 1910
1910
location
Detroit, Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan
United States
parents address
Source:7962834
15th April 1910
1914
enlistment
Canada
Source:5841029
17th September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
6393
1st Battalion
Source:5841029
17th September 1914 - 30th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:7962790
28th August 1915
1915
employment
Private, 1st Canadian
Shorncliffe Camp, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7962790
28th August 1915
1915
marriage
Edith Holliday
Source:7962790
28th August 1915
1915
location
Shorncliffe Camp, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7962790
28th August 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
6393
36th (Res) Battalion
Source:9370844
30th September 1915 - 16th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Bullet wound in right ankle, received in action at Langemarck 23 April 1915.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9412804
28th October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9370844
16th November 1915
1922
service
British Army
Private
4606219
Duke of Wellington Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9412804
6th July 1922 - 12th July 1924
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9370844
1931
death
Not War Related
Acute dilitation of heart.
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
United States
Source:9370817
13th April 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wilmot |
| Source | 5841029 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan | United States | parents address | known 15th April 1910 | |
| Detroit, Wayne, Michigan | United States | their own address | known 29th May 1899 | |
| Shorncliffe Camp, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 28th August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 6393 | 36th (Res) Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 4606219 | Duke of Wellington Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 6393 | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wilmot | son | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilmot | father | ||
| Lydia Roberts | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilmot | brother | 1875 | |
| Mary Wilmot | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Holliday | wife | 28th August 1915 | |
| Mabel Langshaw | wife | 29th May 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-04 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Joseph with family, and medalsPhotographs of Joseph Wilmot with his wife Edith, and his military medals.
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Discharge CertificateCopy of Joseph’s discharge certificate from the 1st Battalion.Contributed by:
Nadine7746
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nadine7746 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nadine7746 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Nadine7746 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Nadine7746 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph with family, and medals | Nadine7746 | |
| Medals | Nadine7746 | |
| Discharge Certificate | Nadine7746 |
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