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We remember William Henry Middleton
We remember William Henry Middleton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6818839
1891
1897
sibling
Stephen Charles Middleton
Source:8489655
1897
1911
employment
Clerk
Source:8489655
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Elsie G Harman
Source:8489926
30th October 1915
1916
children
Joan Elsie
Source:6818839
4th December 1916
1917
enlistment
Source:6818839
17th February 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
63676
Source:7739950
17th February 1917 - 29th January 1919
1917
location
23 Frances Road Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7739939
17th February 1917
employment
Fitter
Source:6818839
location
3 Mere Road Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8489655
1919
death
Died of wounds
Died from burns to hands and legs. DAMASCUS COMMONWEALTH WAR CEMETERY.
Cairo
Egypt
Source:7739950
Source:6818839
29th January 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Middleton |
| Source | 6818839 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Frances Road Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th February 1917 | |
| 3 Mere Road Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 63676 | Air Mechanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Elsie | daughter | 4th December 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Middleton | mother | ||
| Henry Middleton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Charles Middleton | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie G Harman | wife | 30th October 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-17 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Birmingham Electoral RegisterThe addresses of William Henry Middleton in 1918 and 1919.
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WW1 MemorialWW1 Memorial that was in St Barnabas Church Erdington until it was destroyed by fire in 2007. This soldier's name was on the memorial.Contributed by:
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Transcript of the St Barnabas WW1 memorialTranscript of the St Barnabas WW1 memorial – a project by The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry: - “Monumental Inscriptions St Barnabas Erdington Warwickshire” A record of the memorials made by parishioners of St. Barnabas Church in 1980. Available from https://www.bmsgh-shop.org.uk/Contributed by:
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WW1 MemorialWW1 Memorial that was in St Barnabas Church Erdington until it was destroyed by fire in 2007. This soldier's name was on the memorial. Photograph used with kind permission of Tony Wooley. © Tony Wooley
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Transcript of the St Barnabas WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 Memorial | Sharon36563 |
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