Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember William Thomas Mapson
We remember William Thomas Mapson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Beatrice Jane Mapson
Source:8787562
1887
1888
sibling
Charles William Mapson
Source:8787562
1888
1892
birth
Chalford, near Stroud, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8787488
Source:8787562
February 1892
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8787562
31st March 1901
1901
location
29 Radnor Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8787562
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8787563
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Tailor
A local tailor
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8787563
2nd April 1911
1911
location
81 Radnor Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8787563
2nd April 1911
1915
appointments
Motor Transport Driver
Source:8787488
30th October 1915 - 10th March 1919
1915
employment
Tailor (Cutter)
A local tailor
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8787488
30th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Probably Swindon Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8787488
30th October 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
12139
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8787488
30th October 1915 - 31st March 1918
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:8787555
13th November 1915
1915
marriage
Winifred Fanny Mapson nee Eatwell
Source:8787555
13th November 1915
1915
location
32 Gloucester Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8787488
14th November 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8787488
19th November 1915 - 16th November 1916
1916
children
George William Edward Mapson
Source:8787555
13th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
"DAH" [Disordered action of the heart]
Hospital/Institution
Source:8787488
11th November 1916 - 6th December 1916
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
12139
Royal Air Force
Source:8787488
1st April 1918 - 10th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 27
Source:8787488
10th March 1919
1919
location
32 Gloucester Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8787488
10th March 1919
1920
children
Gordon Kenneth James Thomas Mapson
Source:8787555
4th February 1920
1939
dates
Age 47
Source:8787556
September 1939
1939
location
Swindon Metropolitan Borough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8787556
September 1939
1955
dates
Age 63
Source:8787560
1955
employment
Tailor Cutter
Source:6920773
1955
death
Not War Related
William Thomas Mapson died some 37 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 63.
Swindon Registration District, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8787560
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Mapson |
| Source | 6920773 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Radnor Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 32 Gloucester Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th November 1915 | |
| 32 Gloucester Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th March 1919 | |
| 81 Radnor Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Swindon Metropolitan Borough, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 12139 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 12139 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3rd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Edward Mapson | son | 13th March 1916 | |
| Gordon Kenneth James Thomas Mapson | son | 4th February 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Mary Mapson nee Pheles | mother | ||
| Thomas William Mapson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Jane Mapson | sister | 1887 | |
| Charles William Mapson | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Fanny Mapson nee Eatwell | wife | 13th November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-30 | 5'10" |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Registered Swindon Wiltshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Registered Swindon Wiltshire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember William Thomas Mapson
Also remembered by 1 person