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We remember William George Cowley
We remember William George Cowley
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
Gaston Road, Fulham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9214536
31st March 1901
1911
location
Everington Street, Fulham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9214542
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
Source:7719456
25th October 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
13151
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:8643801
25th October 1912
service
Royal Navy
Acting Bombardier
RMA/13151
Royal Marine Artillery
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8643801
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:8643800
Source:8643801
23rd April 1918
burial
Fulham Palace Road, London
Fulham
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:8643802
Source:8643800
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Cowley |
| Source | 7719456 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everington Street, Fulham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Gaston Road, Fulham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | RMA/13151 | Royal Marine Artillery | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Acting Bombardier | |
| Royal Navy | 13151 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cowley | father | ||
| Hannah Ray | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
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7.5 inch Howitzer and Stokes mortar positions'salvo after salvo struck the ship, doing indescribable damage in the packed starboard battery where all the storming party were awaiting to land; the foremost howitzer's crew were wiped out with the exception of the voice pipeman, who was a couple of yards away. The strangest part of this was that the trench mortar battery, not more than 4 feet away, did not receive injury at that time.' W Wainwright, First published in "Everyman at War" (1930)
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 inch Howitzer and Stokes mortar positions | Keith1947 |
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