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We remember Wilfred Griffin Butler
We remember Wilfred Griffin Butler
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Charles Butler
Source:8685982
1888
1888
sibling
Sidney Butler
Source:8685982
1888
1890
sibling
Lilian Butler
Source:8685982
1890
1893
sibling
Harold Butler
Source:8685982
1893
1894
1897
sibling
Elise Butler
Source:8685982
1897
1900
sibling
Mabel Butler
Source:8685982
1900
1901
location
Baker's Shop, Cross Road, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685991
31st March 1901
1909
employment
Apprentice Printer
H Kriesberg
Shaftsbury Street, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8685984
1909 - 19th April 1913
1911
service
British Army
Private
1341
East Kent Regiment (Buffs)
4th Battalion
Source:8685984
1911 - 18th April 1913
1913
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8685973
19th April 1913
1913
location
10 St Lukes Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685978
19th April 1913
1915
discharge
Source:8685973
22nd April 1915
1939
location
1 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8685993
29th September 1939
marriage
Jessie
Source:8685993
service
British Army
Private
L/10146
Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8685984
1985
death
Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8685989
1985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Griffin |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 8685989 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 10 St Lukes Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th April 1913 | |
| Baker's Shop, Cross Road, Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1341 | East Kent Regiment (Buffs) | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/10146 | Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Edward James Butler | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Butler | sister | 1890 | |
| Elise Butler | sister | 1897 | |
| Mabel Butler | sister | 1900 | |
| Charles Butler | brother | 1888 | |
| Sidney Butler | brother | 1888 | |
| Harold Butler | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie | wife |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register: Wilfred G Butler | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Service (All Arms) | Terry7885 | |
| Ramsgate | Terry7885 | |
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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