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We remember William Richard Butler
We remember William Richard Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
location
Lord Street, Park, Sheffield
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8712072
5th April 1891
1901
location
Industrial School-Ship: "Southampton", Alexandra Dock, Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8712073
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:8712067
4th December 1901
1901
employment
musician
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8712067
4th December 1901
1901
enlistment
Hull
United Kingdom
Source:8712067
4th December 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
7168
Royal Irish Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8712067
4th December 1901 - 1st January 1914
1902
events
Service in South Africa
Overseas service
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Source:8712067
17th December 1902 - 10th February 1905
1904
hospitalisation
Wound in scalp - severe
Hospital/Institution
Source:8712067
23rd May 1904 - 11th June 1904
1905
events
Service in India
Overseas service
India
1st period of service in India followed by 5 months back in Britain (28/10/09 to 27/3/10)
Source:8712067
11th February 1905 - 27th October 1909
1906
hospitalisation
Gonorrhea
Hospital/Institution
Source:8712067
18th February 1906 - 27th March 1906
1906
hospitalisation
Enteric fever (Typhoid)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8712067
11th June 1906
1910
events
Service in India
Overseas service
India
Source:8712067
28th March 1910 - 30th December 1913
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:8712067
1st January 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:8712067
12th May 1914
1914
location
13ct. 5th. South Street Park, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8712067
12th May 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7168
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8712067
6th August 1914 - 6th March 1919
1914
internment
pow
Senne
Germany
Source:8712065
3rd October 1914
1914
location
Sennelager POW Camp, Senne
Germany
military residence address
Source:8712065
3rd October 1914
1918
events
Internment in Holland
Internment
Netherlands
Lance Corporal Butler arrived in England on 18th November 1918 on the SS Willochra
Source:8712065
7th October 1918 - 17th November 1918
1945
death
Unknown
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8712471
1945
sibling
John Dempsey
Source:8712067
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Richard |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 8712067 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13ct. 5th. South Street Park, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th May 1914 | |
| Industrial School-Ship: "Southampton", Alexandra Dock, Hull, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lord Street, Park, Sheffield | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Sennelager POW Camp, Senne | Germany | military residence address | known 3rd October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7168 | Royal Irish Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7168 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Ann Dempsey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dempsey | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-01 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-12-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Sennelager POW campSennelager POW camp where it is recorded that William Butler was a prisoner on 3rd October 1914Contributed by:
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Industrial school ship "crew"This photo shows the young "crew" of the Industrial School training ship Empress. William Butler was a member of such a crew and probably learned how to play an instrument at that time.Contributed by:
Patrick63223
Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Sennelager POW camp | Patrick63223 | |
| Sheffield Town Hall | Patrick63223 | |
| Industrial school ship "crew" | Patrick63223 |
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