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We remember William Wood
We remember William Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1905
marriage
Alice Thorn
Source:9118181
1905
1907
children
Clifford Wood
Source:9446948
1907
1911
employment
Weaver Cotton
Source:9446952
1911
1911
location
37 Wells Street, Haslingden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9446952
1911
1915
employment
Weaver, Cotton Mill
United Kingdom
Source:7717870
1st July 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:7717870
1st July 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
Deal/3957/S
Royal Marines
R.N.D. Medical Unit
Source:9446925
1st July 1915 - 23rd April 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9446982
25th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7717870
23rd April 1919
1919
location
37 Wells Street, Haslingden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9446952
23rd April 1919
service
Source:7717870
1952
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9118181
9th March 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wood, |
| Source | 7717870 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Wells Street, Haslingden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 37 Wells Street, Haslingden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Deal/3957/S | Royal Marines | R.N.D. Medical Unit | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Wood | son | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Thorn | wife | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-01 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-01 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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William WoodPortrait - Ian Wood (Grandson) - Article in Rawtenstall Free Press 14 Nov 2014
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MM, 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalMilitary Medal for "Bravery in the Field" and 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal awarded to William Wood for service in the Great War.
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Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Article - "Diaries found of WW1 Soldier" | Ian105013 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette - MM | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Wood | Ian105013 | |
| MM, 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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