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We remember William Arthur Turner Houldey
We remember William Arthur Turner Houldey
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Francis Joseph Houldey
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1893
1894
sibling
Thomas Richard Houldey
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1894
1896
birth
Northfield, Worcestershire [now within Birmingham]
United Kingdom
Source:9349194
Source:9349214
4th April 1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9349214
31st March 1901
1901
location
‘Rose Villa’, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9349214
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9349228
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice to Motor Trade
Not known
Northfield, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9349228
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Maas Road, Northfield, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9349228
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:6854617
4th August 1914
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:6854617
29th October 1917
1917
marriage
Florence May Houldey nee Bliss
Source:6854617
29th October 1917
1918
location
113 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, King's Norton, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6854617
9th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:6854617
10th April 1918
1918
employment
Jig & Gauge Maker
Not known
Cotteridge, King's Norton, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6854617
10th April 1918
1918
enlistment
probably Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:6854617
10th April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3
141671
Royal Air Force
Source:6854617
10th April 1918 - 27th December 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:6854617
11th November 1918
1918
children
Donald Arthur Houldey
Source:6854617
7th December 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2
141671
Royal Air Force
Source:6854617
28th December 1918 - 2nd May 1919
1919
children
Leslie A Houldey
Source:9349196
1919
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:6854617
2nd May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6854617
2nd May 1919
1919
location
107 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, King's Norton, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6854617
3rd May 1919
1928
children
Mary E C Houldey
Source:9349196
1928
1968
dates
Age 72
Source:9349197
March 1968
1968
death
Not War Related
William Arthur Turner Houldey died in the year that would mark the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Great War. He was 72.
Birmingham Registration District, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9349197
1968
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, King's Norton, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd May 1919 | |
| 113 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, King's Norton, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th April 1918 | |
| 27 Maas Road, Northfield, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| ‘Rose Villa’, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 141671 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 141671 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 2 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Arthur Houldey | son | 7th December 1918 | |
| Leslie A Houldey | son | 1919 | |
| Mary E C Houldey | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ashmore Houldey nee Turner | mother | ||
| Francis James Houldey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Joseph Houldey | brother | 1893 | |
| Thomas Richard Houldey | brother | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Houldey nee Bliss | wife | 29th October 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-10 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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