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We remember Wallace A Medford
We remember Wallace A Medford
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Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
Jamaica
Source:8829288
5th January 1890
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8829419
1911
1911
employment
Mariner
SS Simonside
Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe, London
United Kingdom
Source:8829419
1911
1911
location
SS Simonside, Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8829419
1911
1914
children
Arthur
Source:6735922
2nd January 1914
1914
marriage
Catherine Gay
Source:8828645
25th November 1914
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:8828648
9th January 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:8828648
9th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8828648
9th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
70658
Royal Field Artillery
No 6 Depot
Source:8828648
9th January 1915 - 9th February 1915
1915
location
265 Fountains Rd, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8828648
9th January 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8828648
9th February 1915
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:8828647
8th March 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:8828647
8th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
3987
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Battery
Source:8828647
8th March 1915 - 4th May 1915
1915
location
21 Howley St, Kirkdale, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8828647
8th March 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8828647
4th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
SD 1375
Royal Naval Reserve
HMS Vivid I
Source:8829288
4th June 1915 - 23rd July 1915
1915
location
33 Stonewall St, Everton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8829288
4th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
33050
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Depot
Source:8828650
26th July 1915 - 28th August 1916
1916
children
Wallace
Source:6735922
14th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8828650
28th August 1916
1917
children
William
Source:6735922
15th November 1917
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:6735922
14th August 1918
1918
employment
Motor Driver
Source:6735922
14th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
284783
Royal Air Force
Source:6735922
14th August 1918
1918
location
23 Baines Place, Buckland, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6735922
14th August 1918
1939
location
18 Murton Rd, New Kent Rd, London SE17
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8828649
1st February 1939
1956
dates
Age 65
Source:8828651
1956
service
British Army
EMT-61441
Army Service Corps
Source:8828649
service
British Army
350738
Army Service Corps
Source:8828649
1956
death
Southwark, London
United Kingdom
Source:8828651
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wallace A |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Medford |
| Source | 8828645 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Murton Rd, New Kent Rd, London SE17 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st February 1939 | |
| 21 Howley St, Kirkdale, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th March 1915 | |
| 23 Baines Place, Buckland, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th August 1918 | |
| 265 Fountains Rd, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th January 1915 | |
| 33 Stonewall St, Everton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th June 1915 | |
| SS Simonside, Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 70658 | Royal Field Artillery | No 6 Depot | Driver | |
| British Army | 3987 | Royal Field Artillery | "D" Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 33050 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | EMT-61441 | Army Service Corps | |||
| British Army | 350738 | Army Service Corps | |||
| Royal Navy | SD 1375 | Royal Naval Reserve | HMS Vivid I | Deck Hand | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 284783 | Royal Air Force | Private 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | son | 2nd January 1914 | |
| Wallace | son | 14th April 1916 | |
| William | son | 15th November 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia | mother | ||
| Wallace Medford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Gay | wife | 25th November 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-08 | 5'6" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 | |
| Investigation into the loss of SS Simonside in 1912 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Out of many, one people | Deborah102878 | |
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Wallace A Medford
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