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We remember William George Butterworth
We remember William George Butterworth
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1917
enlistment
Source:7719434
10th April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
2140 S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7719434
10th April 1917
marriage
Ada Florence Hayden
Source:8643706
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/2140/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8643708
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8643708
23rd April 1918
burial
Hereford
United Kingdom
Source:8643706
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Butterworth |
| Source | 7719434 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2140 S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/2140/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| James Butterworth | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Florence Hayden | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara27286 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| BUTTERWORTH, WH. #PO/2140(S) | R58235 |
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