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We remember Wilfrid Butler
We remember Wilfrid Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Lillie Emily Butler
Source:8513585
1881
1883
sibling
Raymond Butler
Source:8513585
1883
1885
sibling
Arthur Butler
Source:8513585
1885
1889
1891
location
78 Carter Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8513585
April 1891
1892
sibling
Albert Butler
Source:8513586
1892
1894
sibling
Walter Butler
Source:8513586
1894
1897
sibling
Edith Maud Butler
Source:8513585
1897
1899
sibling
Lawrence Butler
Source:8513586
1899
1901
location
85 Jackson Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8513586
April 1901
1911
employment
School Teacher
Low Ackworth, Pontefract
United Kingdom
Source:8535151
April 1911
1911
location
Low Ackworth, Pontefract
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8535151
May 1911
1911
marriage
Beatrice A Gale
Source:8513578
24th August 1911
1912
children
Dennis Butler
Source:8513578
24th March 1912
1914
children
Vincent Edward Butler
Source:8513578
21st July 1914
1915
employment
Headmaster
Reedness School
Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8513578
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8513578
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
Army Reserve
Source:8513578
9th December 1915 - 14th August 1916
1915
location
Field House, Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8513578
9th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
113862
Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 4 Depot
Source:8513578
15th August 1916 - 21st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
36452
York and Lancaster Regiment
3rd Bn
Source:8513578
23rd August 1916 - 8th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
36452
York and Lancaster Regiment
3rd Bn
Source:8513578
8th February 1917 - 2nd May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
36452
York and Lancaster Regiment
7th Bn
Source:8513578
2nd May 1917 - 19th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8513578
2nd May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
36452
York and Lancaster Regiment
9th Bn
Source:8513578
19th May 1917 - 21st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
36452
York and Lancaster Regiment
9th Bn
Source:8513578
21st March 1918 - 21st May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
36452
York and Lancaster Regiment
attached to Somerset Light Infantry
Source:8513578
21st May 1918 - 9th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8513578
13th February 1919
1954
death
Not War Related
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8513587
January 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfrid |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 8513574 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Carter Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 85 Jackson Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Field House, Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th December 1915 | |
| Low Ackworth, Pontefract | United Kingdom | away from home address | known May 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Reserve | Private | |||
| British Army | 113862 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No. 4 Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 36452 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 3rd Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 36452 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 3rd Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 36452 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 7th Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 36452 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 9th Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 36452 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 9th Bn | Corporal | |
| British Army | 36452 | York and Lancaster Regiment | attached to Somerset Light Infantry | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Butler | son | 24th March 1912 | |
| Vincent Edward Butler | son | 21st July 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Butler | mother | ||
| Robert Butler | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie Emily Butler | sister | 1881 | |
| Raymond Butler | brother | 1883 | |
| Arthur Butler | brother | 1885 | |
| Edith Maud Butler | sister | 1897 | |
| Albert Butler | brother | 1892 | |
| Walter Butler | brother | 1894 | |
| Lawrence Butler | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice A Gale | wife | 24th August 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of HonourMore about Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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