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We remember William Henry Cowmeadow
We remember William Henry Cowmeadow
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Alice Gertrude Cowmeadow
Source:9392600
1879
1881
birth
Fretherne, near Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6294223
Source:9392600
17th April 1881
1883
sibling
Florence H Cowmeadow
Source:9392600
1883
1884
sibling
Margaret Caroline Cowmeadow
Source:9392600
1884
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9392600
5th April 1891
1891
location
Fretherne Road, Fretherne, near Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9392600
5th April 1891
1900
dates
Age 18
Source:6294223
8th February 1900
1900
employment
Groom
Not known
Fretherne, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6294223
8th February 1900
1900
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6294223
8th February 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
294637
Source:6294223
8th February 1900 - 30th June 1906
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9392601
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Stoker 2nd Class in the Royal Navy
The Crown
HMS Pallas a Pearl class second class cruiser
United Kingdom
Source:9392601
31st March 1901
1901
location
HMS Pallas - a Royal Navy Pearl-class second class cruiser
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9392601
31st March 1901
1906
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
294637
Source:6294223
1st July 1906 - 8th February 1912
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9392609
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stoker 1st Class in the Royal Navy
The Crown
HMS Assistance a Royal Navy repair ship
United Kingdom
Source:9392609
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Assistance a Royal Navy repair ship
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9392609
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 30
Source:6294223
8th February 1912
1912
discharge
Source:6294223
8th February 1912
1912
dates
Age 31
Source:9392644
21st September 1912
1912
service
Other Empire Force
Stoker RAN
7128
Royal Australian Navy
Royal Australian Navy London Depot
Source:9392644
21st September 1912 - 17th January 1913
1913
service
Other Empire Force
Stoker RAN
7128
Royal Australian Navy
HMAS Melbourne [a Town-class light cruiser]
Source:9392644
18th January 1913 - 10th September 1913
1913
dates
Age 32
Source:9392644
10th September 1913
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:6294223
4th August 1914
1918
dates
Age 37
Source:6294223
11th November 1918
1920
marriage
Elsie Maud Cowmeadow
Source:9392783
1920
1923
children
George William Cowmeadow
Source:9392783
1923
1941
location
70 Windsor Street, in the Footscray suburb of Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
their own address
Source:9392783
4th February 1941
1941
dates
Age 59
Source:9392783
5th February 1941
1962
dates
Age 80
Source:9392621
1962
1962
death
Not War Related
William Henry Cowmeadow almost certainly didn't serve in the Great War. He was 80 when he died.
the Footscray suburb of Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Source:9392621
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Cowmeadow |
| Source | 6294223 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Windsor Street, in the Footscray suburb of Melbourne, Victoria | Australia | their own address | known 4th February 1941 | |
| Fretherne Road, Fretherne, near Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| HMS Assistance a Royal Navy repair ship | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| HMS Pallas - a Royal Navy Pearl-class second class cruiser | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 294637 | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 294637 | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Other Empire Force | 7128 | Royal Australian Navy | Royal Australian Navy London Depot | Stoker RAN | |
| Other Empire Force | 7128 | Royal Australian Navy | HMAS Melbourne [a Town-class light cruiser] | Stoker RAN |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Cowmeadow | son | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Cowmeadow nee Bennett | mother | ||
| George Cowmeadow | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Gertrude Cowmeadow | sister | 1879 | |
| Florence H Cowmeadow | sister | 1883 | |
| Margaret Caroline Cowmeadow | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Maud Cowmeadow | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-02-08 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Victoria Deaths 1836-1985 Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Australian Navy Service Record 7128 Stoker William Henry Cowmeadow | Keith22624 | |
| Trove website - Newspaper report on William Henry Cowmeadow | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Australian Navy ensign | Keith22624 |
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