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We remember William Hammond Boddy
We remember William Hammond Boddy
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Annie E Boddy
Source:9080882
1879
1881
sibling
James A Boddy
Source:9080882
1881
1886
sibling
Louisa E Boddy
Source:9080882
1886
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9080880
5th April 1891
1891
location
21 Huddlestone Road, Wanstead, Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9080880
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9080882
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Elsie B Boddy
Source:9080882
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9080884
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Jeweller - Bracelet Maker
London
United Kingdom
Source:9080884
2nd April 1911
1911
location
59 Studley Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9080884
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Rhoda Parker
Source:8611487
25th December 1912
1914
children
Sidney Hammond Boddy
Source:9080865
12th April 1914
1917
dates
Age 29
Source:6832461
14th April 1917
1917
employment
Jeweller
London
United Kingdom
Source:6832461
14th April 1917
1917
enlistment
Source:6832461
14th April 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
76313
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6832461
14th April 1917
1917
location
30 Langton Avenue, East Ham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6832461
14th April 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6832461
3rd June 1917 - 6th January 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6832461
30th April 1920
1939
employment
Journeyman Jeweller
London
United Kingdom
Source:9080865
29th September 1939
1939
location
19 Strone Road, East Ham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9080865
29th September 1939
1961
dates
Age 73
Source:8611488
1961
employment
Jeweller
Source:6832461
1961
death
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8611488
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Hammond |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Boddy |
| Source | 6832461 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Strone Road, East Ham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 21 Huddlestone Road, Wanstead, Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 30 Langton Avenue, East Ham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th April 1917 | |
| 59 Studley Road, Forest Gate, West Ham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 76313 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Hammond Boddy | son | 12th April 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Boddy | mother | ||
| James Boddy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie E Boddy | sister | 1879 | |
| James A Boddy | brother | 1881 | |
| Louisa E Boddy | sister | 1886 | |
| Elsie B Boddy | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoda Parker | wife | 25th December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-14 | 5'7" |
Media
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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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