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We remember Walter Button
We remember Walter Button
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
John
Source:9337487
1880
1881
sibling
Mary Ann
Source:9337487
1881
1883
1883
sibling
Henry
Source:9337487
1883
1891
location
Winton Street, Alfriston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9337487
5th April 1891
1901
location
3 Stone Cross Houses, Westham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9338235
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Nellie Scarrott
Source:9338222
23rd December 1908
1909
children
Freda Elizabeth
Source:9338222
10th April 1909
1911
location
3 Dog House, Hankham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9338237
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Nellie
Source:9338222
16th December 1911
1913
children
Laurence George
Source:9338222
16th August 1913
1914
children
Theodore
Source:9338222
27th June 1914
1915
location
2 Hobney Cottages, Westham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9338222
1915
1915
children
Aubrey Clifford
Source:9338222
16th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
44056
Middlesex Regiment
Source:9338222
10th November 1915 - 12th April 1918
1917
children
Edith May
Source:9338222
12th January 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
82836
Royal Fusiliers
Source:9338222
13th April 1918 - 4th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
47506
Essex Regiment
Source:9338222
4th May 1918 - 7th October 1919
1920
location
Uplands Cottage, Westham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9338222
1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Button |
| Source | 9337483 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hobney Cottages, Westham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| 3 Dog House, Hankham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Stone Cross Houses, Westham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Uplands Cottage, Westham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| Winton Street, Alfriston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 44056 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 82836 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 47506 | Essex Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freda Elizabeth | daughter | 10th April 1909 | |
| Nellie | daughter | 16th December 1911 | |
| Laurence George | son | 16th August 1913 | |
| Theodore | son | 27th June 1914 | |
| Aubrey Clifford | son | 16th September 1915 | |
| Edith May | daughter | 12th January 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| Charles Button | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John | brother | 1880 | |
| Mary Ann | sister | 1881 | |
| Henry | brother | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Scarrott | wife | 23rd December 1908 |
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Communities
Communities
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Westham, Hankham and Stone CrossMore about Westham, Hankham and Stone Cross
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Alciston, Selmeston, Litlington and BerwickMore about Alciston, Selmeston, Litlington and Berwick
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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