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We remember William James Gill
We remember William James Gill
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
West Alvington, Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6296452
Source:9497679
23rd January 1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9497679
3rd April 1881
1881
location
West Alvington, Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9497679
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9497690
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Ag Servant
Hope, Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9497690
5th April 1891
1891
location
Hope Cove Village, Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9497690
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Labourer
Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9497721
23rd March 1901
1901
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9497721
23rd March 1901
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9497741
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Stoker
RN
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9497741
31st March 1901
1901
location
Miss Weston's Sailor's Rest, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9497741
31st March 1901
1904
marriage
Selina Emily Lamble
Source:9497757
10th March 1904 - 16th March 1916
1906
children
Emily Elizabeth Gill
Source:9497773
1906
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9497773
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Rabbit Trapper
Own Account
Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9497773
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Higher Collaton, Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9497773
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
296867
HMS Vivid
Source:8863549
16th March 1916
service
Royal Navy
B 2585
Royal Fleet Reserve
Devon
Source:8863549
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Septicaemia
RN Hospital, Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:9497721
16th March 1916
burial
Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
Row A, Grave 17
Source:9497793
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Gill |
| Source | 6296452 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Collaton, Malborough, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Hope Cove Village, Malborough, Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Miss Weston's Sailor's Rest, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| West Alvington, Malborough, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | B 2585 | Royal Fleet Reserve | Devon | ||
| Royal Navy | 296867 | HMS Vivid | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth Gill | daughter | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gill | mother | ||
| William L Gill | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina Emily Lamble | wife | 10th March 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brn | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-23 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William James Gill | Michelle75308 | |
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| William James Gill | Michelle75308 | |
| William James Gill | Michelle75308 | |
| William James Gill | Michelle75308 |
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