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We remember William Hector Short
We remember William Hector Short
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1888
sibling
Helena Short
Source:7732963
1888
1890
sibling
Frederick Short
Source:7732963
1890
1893
sibling
Alfred Short
Source:7732963
1893
1896
sibling
Elizabeth Short
Source:7732963
1896
1897
sibling
Mabel Short
Source:7732963
1897
1911
employment
House Painter
West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7732963
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Third Ave, Plaistow E, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7732963
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Plumber & Gas Fitter
Canning Town
United Kingdom
Source:7736175
14th August 1916
1916
enlistment
HMS PEMBROKE, Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:7732990
15th August 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
HMS PEMBROKE
Source:7732990
15th August 1916 - 3rd December 1916
1916
location
4 Kimberley Road, Canning Town
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7736175
15th August 1916
1916
marriage
Hilda Margaret Davies
Source:7733034
28th October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
HMS PYRAMUS
Source:7732990
4th December 1916 - 31st August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
HMS PYRAMUS
Source:7732990
1st September 1917 - 29th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
HMS PEMBROKE
Source:7732990
30th June 1918 - 23rd August 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K 35715
(HMS) Gunner (Dartmoor)
Source:7732990
24th August 1918 - 21st February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7732990
21st February 1919
service
Royal Navy
K35715
Source:6512497
1972
death
Not War Related
Havering, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7732960
26th February 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Hector |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Short |
| Source | 6512497 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kimberley Road, Canning Town | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th August 1916 | |
| 6 Third Ave, Plaistow E, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K35715 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS PEMBROKE | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS PYRAMUS | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS PYRAMUS | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS PEMBROKE | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | K 35715 | (HMS) Gunner (Dartmoor) | Stoker 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Short | mother | ||
| William Short | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Short | sister | 1888 | |
| Frederick Short | brother | 1890 | |
| Alfred Short | brother | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth Short | sister | 1896 | |
| Mabel Short | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Margaret Davies | wife | 28th October 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-15 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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RN Service CertFront page of RN Service Certificate for William Hector Short K35715Contributed by:
Gerry59140
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death registry index | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 Census | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | Gerry59140 | |
| Marriage register index | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS PYRAMUS (SLV Green) 1914 | Gerry59140 | |
| RN Service Cert | Gerry59140 |
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