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We remember Alfred William Davidson
We remember Alfred William Davidson
Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
Emma A Davidson
Source:7647165
1858
1861
sibling
Alexander Davidson
Source:7647165
1861
1866
sibling
Maria Davidson
Source:7647165
1866
1867
sibling
Catherine Rosa Davidson
Source:7647451
1867
1868
1870
sibling
Harry Davidson
Source:7647165
1870
1871
dates
Age 2
Source:7647165
April 1871
1871
location
Coast Guard Station, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647165
April 1871
1872
sibling
Frederick Davidson
Source:7647451
1872
1875
sibling
Charles Davidson
Source:7647451
1875
1881
dates
Age 12
Source:7646714
March 1881
1881
location
Greenwich Hospital School, Greenwich, Kent
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7646714
April 1881
1883
service
Royal Navy
Rating
123389
Source:7646703
27th May 1883 - 31st December 1909
1889
marriage
Mary Ann Jackson Wheeler, nee Hornett
Source:7646710
25th February 1889
1901
dates
Age 32
Source:7646733
April 1901
1901
employment
Ships Steward
Royal Navy
Source:7646733
April 1901
1901
location
HMS Victorious
Malta
military residence address
Source:7646733
April 1901
1910
service
Royal Navy
Paymaster
Source:7647160
10th May 1910
1911
dates
Age 42
Source:7646710
April 1911
1911
employment
Head Steward
Royal Navy
United Kingdom
Source:7646710
April 1911
1911
location
29 William Street, Rainham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7646710
April 1911
1937
dates
Age 68
Source:7645848
16th March 1937
1937
employment
Paymaster Lieutenant Commander (Retired)
Royal Navy
Source:7645848
16th March 1937
1937
location
5 Albert Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7645848
16th March 1937
education
Greenwich School
Source:7646703
1937
death
Not War Related
RN Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:7645848
16th March 1937
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:7647554
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Davidson |
| Source | 7627883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 William Street, Rainham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 5 Albert Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th March 1937 | |
| Coast Guard Station, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1871 | |
| Greenwich Hospital School, Greenwich, Kent | United Kingdom | school/college address | known April 1881 | |
| HMS Victorious | Malta | military residence address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 123389 | Rating | |||
| Royal Navy | Paymaster |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Rosa Soper | mother | ||
| Alexander Davidson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma A Davidson | sister | 1858 | |
| Alexander Davidson | brother | 1861 | |
| Maria Davidson | sister | 1866 | |
| Harry Davidson | brother | 1870 | |
| Frederick Davidson | brother | 1872 | |
| Charles Davidson | brother | 1875 | |
| Catherine Rosa Davidson | sister | 1867 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Jackson Wheeler, nee Hornett | wife | 25th February 1889 |
Media
Media
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Alfred William DavidsonWearing the cap badge of a Petty Officer, Royal Navy, indicating that the photograph was taken pre 1910. Taken in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Nadine7746
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nadine7746 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nadine7746 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Nadine7746 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nadine7746 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Register, Highland Road Cemetery, Southsea | Nadine7746 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred William Davidson | Nadine7746 |
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