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We remember William Boynton Butler
We remember William Boynton Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:8539889
20th November 1894
1901
sibling
Nellie
Source:8579614
1901
1904
sibling
Gwendoline May
Source:8579614
1904
1904
sibling
Mary Alice
Source:8579614
1904
1911
employment
Pony Driver In Coal Pit
Source:8579614
1911
1911
sibling
Edith Annie
Source:8579614
1911
1911
location
5 Royal Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8579614
1911
1915
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8539888
14th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
17/1280
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:8539888
14th January 1915 - 13th January 1919
1915
employment
Miner
Source:8539888
1915
1915
location
5 Royal Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8539888
1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8539888
31st January 1916 - 16th December 1918
1919
awards
French Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
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1st July 1919
1920
marriage
Clara Johnson
Source:8579616
1920
1921
children
Nellie B Butler
Source:8579618
1921
1924
children
Edward
Source:8579617
1924
1972
death
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8539889
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Boynton |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 8539890 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Royal Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Royal Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17/1280 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| French Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie B Butler | daughter | 1921 | |
| Edward | son | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ellis Boynton | father | ||
| Caroline | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie | sister | 1901 | |
| Gwendoline May | sister | 1904 | |
| Mary Alice | sister | 1904 | |
| Edith Annie | sister | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Johnson | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'3" |
Media
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William Boynton Butler VC.William Boynton Butler VC. Photograph from Wikipedia.
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Victoria Cross WinnersLeft to right: Private Michael James O'Rourke of the 7th (1st British Columbia) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, awarded the Victoria Cross in France on 15/17 April 1917. Sergeant James Ockendon of the 1st Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, awarded the Victoria Cross in Belgium on 4 October 1917. Private William Boynton Butler of the 17th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, awarded the Victoria Cross in France on 6 August 1917. Corporal Ernest Alfred Egerton of the 16th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, awarded the Victoria Cross in Belgium on 20 September 1917Contributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Boynton Butler VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Victoria Cross Winners | Selena49658 |
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