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We remember William John Burroughs
We remember William John Burroughs
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Elizabeth Ellen Burroughs
Source:9420624
1884
1887
sibling
Alice Ann Burroughs
Source:9420624
1887
1889
sibling
Margaret Burroughs
Source:9420624
1889
1890
1894
sibling
Sarah Burroughs
Source:9420624
26th November 1894
1897
sibling
Maud Burroughs
Source:9420624
12th February 1897
1899
sibling
Albert Burroughs
Source:9413162
June 1899
1920
marriage
Mary Ellen Jones
Source:9413172
26th December 1920
1921
children
Albert William Burroughs
Source:9413162
13th October 1921
service
British Army
Private
1917
Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry
Source:624338
service
British Army
Private
250836
Liverpool Regiment
Source:624338
service
British Army
Private
576350
Labour Corps
Source:624338
service
British Army
Private
238163
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:624338
1936
death
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9420624
29th December 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Burroughs |
| Source | 9420624 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1917 | Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 250836 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 576350 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 238163 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert William Burroughs | son | 13th October 1921 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Burroughs | brother | June 1899 | |
| Elizabeth Ellen Burroughs | sister | 1884 | |
| Alice Ann Burroughs | sister | 1887 | |
| Margaret Burroughs | sister | 1889 | |
| Sarah Burroughs | sister | 26th November 1894 | |
| Maud Burroughs | sister | 12th February 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Jones | wife | 26th December 1920 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Birth records | Keith151197 | |
| Lancashire Marriage Records | Keith151197 | |
| Free BMD Records | Keith151197 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Keith151197 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William John Burroughs | Keith151197 | |
| The Family | Keith151197 |
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