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We remember Arthur Willison
We remember Arthur Willison
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Robert Willison
Source:8543542
1884
1887
sibling
Annie Willison
Source:8543542
1887
1889
sibling
George Willison
Source:8543542
1889
1892
sibling
Harold Willison
Source:8543542
1892
1894
1897
sibling
Dora Willison
Source:8543542
1897
1900
sibling
Wilfred Willison
Source:8543542
1900
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K17669
HMS BULWARK
Source:8543541
25th November 1914
awards
De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:7946897
education
Minster Moorgate Infants,Minster Boys School
Source:7946897
employment
Horseman
Thomas Wilson
Beverley Park,Beverley
United Kingdom
Source:7946897
1914
death
Unknown
Lost on H M S Bulwark. Ship lost from internal explosion while moored off Sheerness
United Kingdom
Source:7946897
Source:8543541
26th November 1914
burial
Portsmouth,Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 5
Source:7946897
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Willison |
| Source | 8543541 |
| First Names | Arthur Willison |
| Initials | AW |
| Source | 7946897 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K17669 | HMS BULWARK | Stoker 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Willison | mother | ||
| Stephen Willison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Willison | brother | 1884 | |
| Annie Willison | sister | 1887 | |
| George Willison | brother | 1889 | |
| Harold Willison | brother | 1892 | |
| Dora Willison | sister | 1897 | |
| Wilfred Willison | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914More about HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914
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 | Chris62667 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris62667 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BULWARK Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Willison | Chris62667 |
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