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We remember William Edward Butson
We remember William Edward Butson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8561201
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Apprentice (Grocer)
Source:8561201
31st March 1901
1916
marriage
Emily Louisa Targett
Source:8558708
14th August 1916
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2 Corporal of Horse
8541
1st Life Guards
Source:685554
service
British Army
3387
Guards Machine Gun Regiment
Source:685554
1965
death
Registered in Poole
United Kingdom
Source:8558717
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Butson |
| Source | 8561201 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8541 | 1st Life Guards | Warrant Officer Class 2 Corporal of Horse | ||
| British Army | 3387 | Guards Machine Gun Regiment |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Louisa Targett | wife | 14th August 1916 |
Media
Media
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W.E. Butson on wedding dayPicture cropped from newspaper cutting of Butson on his wedding day 14.8.1916
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W.E. Butson on wedding day | Chris2090 |
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