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We remember Stanley Meadwell
We remember Stanley Meadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Frederick Charles Meadwell
Source:8659231
1888
1890
sibling
Leonard Meadwell
Source:8659231
1890
1891
sibling
George Henry Meadwell
Source:8659231
1891
1893
sibling
William Meadwell
Source:8659231
1893
1898
birth
Peterborough, Northamptonshire [now in Cambridgeshire]
United Kingdom
Source:7709347
Source:8659231
24th June 1898
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8659231
2nd April 1911
1911
location
387 Lincoln Road, Peterborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659231
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 17
Source:8659235
16th August 1915
1915
employment
Clothier
A local factory or shop
Probably Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8659235
16th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8659235
16th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
18329
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Recruit Depot Deal (Kent)
Source:8659235
16th August 1915 - 16th February 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
18329
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Plymouth Division HQ
Source:8659235
17th February 1916 - 12th October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
18329
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
HMS Glorious [Courageous Class battlecruiser]
Source:8659235
13th October 1916 - 31st March 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Private
18329
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
HMS Hercules [Colossus Class battleship]
Source:8659235
1st April 1919 - 19th January 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Private
18329
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Plymouth Division HQ
Source:8659235
20th January 1920 - 7th February 1920
1920
dates
Age 22
Source:8659235
7th February 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8659235
7th February 1920
1921
marriage
Minnie Meadwell nee Brown
Source:8659237
1921
1921
dates
Age 23
Source:8659237
June 1921
1938
dates
Age 40
Source:8659235
23rd June 1938
1939
dates
Age 41
Source:8659238
5th September 1939
1939
location
Aston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659238
September 1939
1974
dates
Age 75
Source:8659338
March 1974
1974
death
Not War Related
Stanley Meadwell died some 56 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 75.
Sutton Coldfield Birmingham Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8659338
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Meadwell |
| Source | 7709347 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 Lincoln Road, Peterborough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Aston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18329 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Recruit Depot Deal (Kent) | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 18329 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Plymouth Division HQ | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 18329 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | HMS Glorious [Courageous Class battlecruiser] | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 18329 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | HMS Hercules [Colossus Class battleship] | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 18329 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Plymouth Division HQ | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Meadwell nee Gale | mother | ||
| Frederick James Meadwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Charles Meadwell | brother | 1888 | |
| Leonard Meadwell | brother | 1890 | |
| George Henry Meadwell | brother | 1891 | |
| William Meadwell | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Meadwell nee Brown | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-02-07 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Deaths Sutton Coldfield 1974 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Marines Light Infantry Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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