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We remember Walter John Petley
We remember Walter John Petley
Timeline
Timeline
1856
sibling
Martha Hoile
Source:8754314
1856
1859
sibling
Bertha Hoile
Source:8754314
1859
1864
sibling
Joseph Petley
Source:8754314
1864
1866
sibling
George Petley
Source:8754314
1866
1867
sibling
James W. Petley
Source:8754314
1867
1868
1871
dates
Age 2
Source:8754314
1871
1871
location
12 Addington Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8754314
1871
1881
dates
Age 12
Source:8754332
1881
1891
dates
Age 22
Source:8754335
1891
1891
employment
Painter
United Kingdom
Source:8754335
1891
1891
location
1 Gordon Terrace.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8754335
1891
1914
dates
Age 40
Source:8584409
24th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:8584409
24th September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
42728
Canadian Field Artillery
Source:8584409
24th September 1914
1948
dates
Age 74
Source:8584409
24th March 1948
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
42728
Source:6097991
1948
death
Not War Related
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
Source:8584409
24th March 1948
burial
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
Source:8584409
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Petley |
| Source | 6097991 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gordon Terrace. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 12 Addington Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1871 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 42728 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 42728 | Canadian Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Petley | mother | ||
| Joseph Petley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Hoile | step-sister | 1856 | |
| Bertha Hoile | step-sister | 1859 | |
| Joseph Petley | brother | 1864 | |
| George Petley | brother | 1866 | |
| James W. Petley | brother | 1867 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Great War project | Lizbet72994 | |
| England & Wales 1871 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1881 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1891 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales Births & Christenings (Birth) | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 | |
| S/N. 42728. Petley. Walter | Terry7885 |
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