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We remember William Ernest Goldspink
We remember William Ernest Goldspink
Timeline
Timeline
1899
sibling
Winifred Goldspink
Source:6983418
1899
1899
1901
location
High Rd, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983418
1901
1905
sibling
Sidney Goldspink
Source:6983428
1905
1907
sibling
Ivy Goldspink
Source:6983428
1907
1911
location
7 Mountfield Rd, Eat Ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983428
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 18
Source:6658684
1st October 1917
1917
enlistment
unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6658684
1st October 1917
1920
employment
Stewards Boy
Merchant Navy
Source:8608597
1920
1931
marriage
Eva Bate
Source:6983420
1st August 1931
employment
Milk carrier
United Kingdom
Source:6658684
employment
Milkk Carrier
United Kingdom
Source:6658684
employment
Milk Carrier
Source:6658684
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
120360
Source:6658684
location
64 Paulett Rd, East Ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6658684
1974
death
Not War Related
Wellington
New Zealand
Source:8608607
6th May 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Goldspink |
| Source | 6658684 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Paulett Rd, East Ham | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 7 Mountfield Rd, Eat Ham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High Rd, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 120360 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Goldspink | mother | ||
| Ernest Goldspink | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Goldspink | sister | 1899 | |
| Sidney Goldspink | brother | 1905 | |
| Ivy Goldspink | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Bate | wife | 1st August 1931 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-01 | 5'5" |
Media
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Bill with his wife Eva.Bill with his wife Eva, later in life in New Zealand where he emigrated.Contributed by:
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William with mother and siblings.Photo of William with his mother Mary and siblings. From left to right: William, Winifred, his brother Sidney is sitting and his youngest sister Ivy stands beside their mother Mary (nee Penfold). His father is not included. He was a barber and woked on passenger ships to New Zealand. He never returned in about 1911.Contributed by:
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Bill GoldspinkBill on the SS Noaio. He worked as a steward on passenger ships going to New Zealand and later emigrated there.Contributed by:
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William Goldspink merchant seamanInformation regarding William as when he joined the merchant navy.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katherine27600 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death registration | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Goldspink | Katherine27600 | |
| Bill with his wife Eva. | Katherine27600 | |
| William with mother and siblings. | Katherine27600 | |
| Bill Goldspink | Katherine27600 | |
| William Goldspink merchant seaman | Katherine27600 | |
| Young William Goldspink working as a milk carrier | Katherine27600 |
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