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We remember William John Bugden
We remember William John Bugden
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Clara Susannah Bugden
Source:9616971
4th December 1884
1888
sibling
Nellie Louisa Bugden
Source:9616944
16th February 1888
1890
1893
sibling
George James Bugden
Source:9616944
27th July 1893
1896
sibling
Alfred Challies Bugden
Source:9616944
6th September 1896
1908
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9616907
June 1908
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9616907
9th November 1917
1920
discharge
Source:9616907
22nd July 1920
marriage
Esther Louisa Wilson
Source:9616985
service
Royal Navy
237534
Source:6285223
1975
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9616891
31st May 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Bugden |
| Source | 6285223 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 237534 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Bugden | mother | ||
| John Bugden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Louisa Bugden | sister | 16th February 1888 | |
| Alfred Challies Bugden | brother | 6th September 1896 | |
| George James Bugden | brother | 27th July 1893 | |
| Clara Susannah Bugden | sister | 4th December 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Louisa Wilson | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-06 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Naval RecordThis naval record shows where William served. He was mentioned in despatches in 1917.Contributed by:
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1901 censusThis 1901 census shows some of William's siblings and his parents.Contributed by:
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Marriage registerThis image shows the marriage of William John Bugden and Esther Louisa Wilson which took place in Scotland where William was based with the Navy.Contributed by:
Natalie158971
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Natalie158971 | |
| Naval Record | Natalie158971 | |
| 1901 census | Natalie158971 | |
| 1891 | Natalie158971 | |
| Marriage register | Natalie158971 |
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