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We remember William Davidson
We remember William Davidson
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
Benrinnes Distillery Cottage, Aberlour, Banffshire
United Kingdom
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18th January 1881
1888
sibling
Lewis Stewart Davidson
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1st March 1888
1895
sibling
Peter Davidson
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7th December 1895
1914
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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30th August 1914
employment
Tramcar Conductor
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marriage
Lilian Davidson
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service
Royal Navy
294076
Royal Naval Division
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service
Royal Navy
Stoker
RFR/Po/B/2131
Royal Naval Division
Benbow Battalion
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location
77 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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location
Know Hillock, Knockando, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Davidson |
| Source | 6211789 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | |||
| Know Hillock, Knockando, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 294076 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | RFR/Po/B/2131 | Royal Naval Division | Benbow Battalion | Stoker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Davidson | mother | ||
| Peter Davidson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Stewart Davidson | brother | 1st March 1888 | |
| Peter Davidson | brother | 7th December 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Davidson | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Davidson.
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Davidson.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Davidson.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember William Davidson
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