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We remember William Stanley Wills
We remember William Stanley Wills
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:6244326
14th May 1894
1911
location
28 Gloucester Street, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8928774
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Recruit
Clyde 2/2168
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8884576
22nd August 1912
1912
location
C/O Mrs Barker, 98 Bay Street, Port Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8884573
22nd August 1912
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Clyde 2/2168
Royal Naval Division - Anson Battalion
Source:8884576
22nd August 1914 - 24th October 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Signaller
2/2168
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Hampshire
Source:8884573
6th February 1915 - 8th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
2/2168
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Hampshire
Source:8884573
9th August 1915 - 17th October 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
2/2168
RNVR Clyde - HMS Hampshire
Source:8884573
18th October 1915 - 5th June 1916
1916
location
28 Gloucester Street, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8928761
30th April 1916
1916
death
Source:8884575
5th June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Stanley |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Wills |
| Source | 6244326 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Gloucester Street, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 28 Gloucester Street, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th April 1916 | |
| C/O Mrs Barker, 98 Bay Street, Port Glasgow | United Kingdom | known 22nd August 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2/2168 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Hampshire | Signaller | ||
| Royal Navy | 2/2168 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Hampshire | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde 2/2168 | Royal Naval Division - Anson Battalion | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde 2/2168 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Recruit | ||
| Royal Navy | 2/2168 | RNVR Clyde - HMS Hampshire | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny | mother | ||
| William Wills | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
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