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We remember Cecil Bilham
We remember Cecil Bilham
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Violet Maud Mary Bilham
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3rd October 1889
1890
sibling
John Thomas Frederick Bilham
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26th November 1890
1893
sibling
Albert George Bilham
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30th March 1893
1895
sibling
Eva Bilham
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14th March 1895
1897
1914
employment
Volunteer Boy Entrant
Royal Navy
United Kingdom
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6th January 1914 - 7th February 1920
1914
enlistment
Prenton, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
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6th January 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J29358
Vivid, Lord Nelson, Hecla, Victory
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29th March 1915 - 25th August 1919
1920
discharge
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7th February 1920
1920
employment
Transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve until 1924.
Metropolitan Police
London and Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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25th May 1920 - 1946
1925
location
301 Kilburn Lane, North West London
United Kingdom
their own address
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December 1925
1925
marriage
Maud Morris
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26th December 1925
1926
children
Anthony Cecil George Bilham
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28th October 1926
1929
children
June Veronica Bilham
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2nd March 1929
1946
employment
Civil Servant
The Government
London
United Kingdom
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1946 - 1962
service
Royal Navy
J29358
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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theatres
Russia :3
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location
34 Monson Road, Harlesden, London NW10
United Kingdom
their own address
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1980
death
Not War Related
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, Westminster
United Kingdom
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3rd June 1980
burial
Willesden
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 Kilburn Lane, North West London | United Kingdom | their own address | December 1925 | |
| 34 Monson Road, Harlesden, London NW10 | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J29358 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J29358 | Vivid, Lord Nelson, Hecla, Victory | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cecil George Bilham | son | 28th October 1926 | |
| June Veronica Bilham | daughter | 2nd March 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Bilham | mother | ||
| John Thomas Bilham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert George Bilham | brother | 30th March 1893 | |
| Violet Maud Mary Bilham | sister | 3rd October 1889 | |
| John Thomas Frederick Bilham | brother | 26th November 1890 | |
| Eva Bilham | sister | 14th March 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Morris | wife | 26th December 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-15 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Cecil BilhamStudio Portrait of Cecil in uniform taken by H Brown, Snr, at his Studio in New Kent Road, London
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Violet and Eva BilhamCecil's two sisters, Violet Maud Mary Bilham (left in picture) and Eva Bilham.Contributed by:
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Naval GratuityCertificate of Identity for the Naval Gratuity Cecil received in October 1924 after being discharged from the Royal Fleet Reserve (medically unfit).Contributed by:
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Torpedo History SheetRecord of Cecil's Torpedo Examinations on HMS Lord Nelson.Contributed by:
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Albert George BilhamGeorge (as he was known to his family) is the soldier sitting between two other (unknown) soldiers.Contributed by:
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Letter from MODThis letter confirms that Cecil Bilham served on a Q ship in 1916.Contributed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Violet and Eva Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Naval Gratuity | Katy55911 | |
| Torpedo History Sheet | Katy55911 | |
| Certificate of Service in the Royal Navy | Katy55911 | |
| Birth Certificate | Katy55911 | |
| Cecil and Maud Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Albert George Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Cecil Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| June Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Anthony Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Anthony Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Anthony | Katy55911 | |
| Cecil Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Cecil and Alison | Katy55911 | |
| Albert George Bilham | Katy55911 | |
| Death Certificate | Katy55911 | |
| HMS Lord Nelson | Katy55911 | |
| Letter from MOD | Katy55911 | |
| Charles Sole | Katy55911 | |
| Harry Ashdown | Katy55911 |
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