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We remember William Edward Pugh
We remember William Edward Pugh
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
Back Acorn Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8548449
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Matilda Pugh
Source:8548449
1901
1902
sibling
Philip Pugh
Source:8548450
1902
1907
sibling
Hilda Pugh
Source:8548450
1907
1909
sibling
Wilfred Pugh
Source:8548450
1909
1911
location
5 Acorn Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8548450
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
Olive Pugh
Source:8548450
1911
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K48454
Victory
Source:6525203
12th January 1918 - 15th May 1918
1918
employment
Moulder
Source:6525203
15th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K48454
H.M.S. Britannia
Source:6525203
16th May 1918 - 21st November 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker 1st Class
K48454
Victory II
Source:6525203
22nd November 1918 - 14th May 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker 1st Class
K48454
H.M.S. Fox
Parent Ship H.M.S. Hyderabad
Source:6525203
15th May 1919 - 23rd September 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker 1st Class
K48454
Victory II
Source:6525203
24th September 1919 - 18th September 1920
1926
children
Alan J Pugh
Source:8549882
1926
1926
marriage
Elizabeth Carter
Source:8549881
1926
1981
death
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8549888
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Pugh |
| Source | 6525203 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Acorn Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Back Acorn Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K48454 | H.M.S. Britannia | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K48454 | Victory II | Acting Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K48454 | H.M.S. Fox | Parent Ship H.M.S. Hyderabad | Acting Stoker 1st Class | |
| Royal Navy | K48454 | Victory | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K48454 | Victory II | Acting 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan J Pugh | son | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Pugh | mother | ||
| Phillip Pugh | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Pugh | sister | 1901 | |
| Philip Pugh | brother | 1902 | |
| Hilda Pugh | sister | 1907 | |
| Wilfred Pugh | brother | 1909 | |
| Olive Pugh | sister | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Carter | wife | 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-01-15 | 5'4" |
Media
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An example of medalsThe British War Medal and The Victory Medal awarded to Acting Stoker 1st Class William Edward Pugh.
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William Edward PughProbably a photograph of William Edward Pugh - this was found in old family photographs and he was the only known sailor in the the family.
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire baptisms Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 forWm Pugh | Sharon36563 | |
| HMS Britannia (1904) | Sharon36563 | |
| The Times (london, England), Tuesday, Nov 12, 1918; pg. 8; Issue 41945. | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of medals | Sharon36563 | |
| William Edward Pugh | Sharon36563 |
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