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We remember William Arthur Rowland
We remember William Arthur Rowland
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Rowland
Source:9282034
1897
1900
1900
location
36 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282027
31st January 1900
1901
location
36 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282031
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:9282034
2nd April 1911
1911
location
42 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282034
2nd April 1911
1918
appointments
Fitter (Aero-Engines)
Source:9282013
7th February 1918 - 27th February 1919
1918
dates
Age 18
Source:9282013
7th February 1918
1918
employment
Cleaner
Great Western Railway
Source:9282013
7th February 1918
1918
enlistment
Source:9282013
7th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
124430
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9282013
7th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
location
42 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282013
7th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2, later Air Mechanic 3rd Class
124430
Royal Air Force
Various: 27 then 72 Training Sqdns, also 21 Training Depot Station
Source:9282013
1st April 1918 - 27th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9282013
27th February 1919
1923
marriage
Hilda Roberts
Source:9282041
1923
1939
employment
Clerk
Railway Company
Source:9282041
29th September 1939
1939
location
36 Stanton Drive, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9282041
29th September 1939
1967
dates
Age 67
Source:9282048
1967
employment
Cleaner
Source:6704060
1967
death
Source:9282048
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Rowland |
| Source | 6704060 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st January 1900 | |
| 36 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 36 Stanton Drive, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 42 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 42 Commonhall Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th February 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 124430 | Royal Air Force | Various: 27 then 72 Training Sqdns, also 21 Training Depot Station | Private 2, later Air Mechanic 3rd Class | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 124430 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Rowland | mother | ||
| William Arthur Rowland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Rowland | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Roberts | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02-07 | 5'4" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| Diocese of Chester parish registers of baptisms c1538-1910 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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