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We remember Roy Buchanan Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Maude Millicent Wilson
Source:7731073
1886
1890
1891
location
Woodcroft, Dinbren, Merionethshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731083
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Colin Buchanan Wilson
Source:7731103
1892
1899
sibling
Keith Alexander Buchanan Wilson
Source:7731075
3rd January 1899
1901
education
Dibbinsdale Freelands School
Bromborough, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7731087
31st March 1901
1901
location
Dibbinsdale Freelands School, Bromborough, Cheshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7731087
31st March 1901
1907
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7642132
15th May 1907 - 14th July 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:7642132
15th July 1910
1911
location
Royal Naval College, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7731088
2nd April 1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Emergency Lieutenant
Source:7642132
15th July 1913
1921
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7642132
15th July 1921
1979
death
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7731086
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roy Buchanan |
| Initials | RB |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 7642132 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibbinsdale Freelands School, Bromborough, Cheshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Royal Naval College, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Woodcroft, Dinbren, Merionethshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Emergency Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | mother | ||
| Alexander Wilson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude Millicent Wilson | sister | 1886 | |
| Keith Alexander Buchanan Wilson | brother | 3rd January 1899 | |
| Colin Buchanan Wilson | brother | 1892 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to sister's record: Maude Millicent Wilson | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Keith Alexander Buchanan Wilson | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Colin Buchanan Wilson | Hannah21187 |
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