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We remember Willie Henry Chafe
We remember Willie Henry Chafe
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
Thomas William Chafe
Source:9645509
April 1898
1900
sibling
George Nicholas Chafe
Source:9645509
21st September 1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9645509
1901
1901
location
9 Queen Street, St Mary's, Southampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9645509
1901
1903
sibling
Ada Lilly Chafe
Source:9645509
1903
1905
sibling
Nellie Louise
Source:9645509
1905
1907
sibling
Winifred May
Source:9645509
1907
1912
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9645739
11th March 1912
1912
sibling
Hilda Mary Chafe
Source:9645509
27th March 1912
1914
sibling
Freda Chafe
Source:9645509
July 1914
1916
sibling
Percy Edward Chafe
Source:9645509
25th October 1916
1920
discharge
Source:9645739
February 1920
1920
location
3 Sussex Terrace, Southampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9645555
1920
1943
marriage
Hilda Mary Andrews
Source:9645692
27th July 1943
1945
children
David Andrew Chafe
Source:9645662
1945
appointments
HMS Leven
Source:9645739
appointments
HMS Sable
Source:9645739
awards
General Service medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9645739
service
Royal Navy
J16507
Source:6398537
1959
death
Unknown
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:9645587
19th March 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Willie Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Chafe |
| Source | 9645587 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sussex Terrace, Southampton | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 | |
| 9 Queen Street, St Mary's, Southampton | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J16507 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| General Service medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Andrew Chafe | son | 1945 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Emma Bichard | mother | ||
| Henry Frank Chafe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas William Chafe | brother | April 1898 | |
| George Nicholas Chafe | brother | 21st September 1900 | |
| Ada Lilly Chafe | sister | 1903 | |
| Nellie Louise | sister | 1905 | |
| Winifred May | sister | 1907 | |
| Hilda Mary Chafe | sister | 27th March 1912 | |
| Freda Chafe | sister | July 1914 | |
| Percy Edward Chafe | brother | 25th October 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Mary Andrews | wife | 27th July 1943 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel - Grey | Brown - Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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1901 censusAged 4, Willie lived at 9 Queen Street, St Mary's Southampton
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1939 RegisterShows Willie is single and living with his sister Winifred May Chafe and another man, John Brent, at 3 Sussex Terrace (the same address given post WW1)Contributed by:
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Willie ChafeCropped picture from formal portrait of Willie and Tom.
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National roll of the Great WarChafe, WH, A.B., Royal Navy He was serving when war broke out and later was posted to HMS Leven. He served also in HMS Sable and was engaged on patrol duties off the coast of Belgium and in the North Sea, taking part in many important engagements. In February 1920 he was discharged, holding the 1914-15 Star and the General Service and Victory medals. 3 Sussex Terrace, Southampton X1166Contributed by:
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census | Charlotte158793 | |
| 1939 Register | Charlotte158793 | |
| Death record | Charlotte158793 | |
| Willie and Thomas Chafe | Charlotte158793 | |
| Willie Chafe | Charlotte158793 | |
| Marriage record | Charlotte158793 | |
| National roll of the Great War | Charlotte158793 | |
| Naval roll | Charlotte158793 | |
| Service record | Charlotte158793 | |
| Medals | Charlotte158793 |
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