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We remember William Horton
We remember William Horton
Timeline
Timeline
1893
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1901
1913
1913
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Horton |
| Source | 7716401 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Street, Haslington, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16162 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 16162 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 16162 | Royal Marine Light Infantry; HMS Erin | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | mother | ||
| William Horton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Horton | brother | 1893 | |
| John Horton | brother | 1897 | |
| James Horton | brother | 1900 |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-21 | Other Non-conformist |
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Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Erin at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Erin at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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