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We remember William Baldwin
We remember William Baldwin
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Edmund Baldwin
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1883
1886
sibling
Thomas Baldwin
Source:8452503
1886
1888
sibling
Emily Baldwin
Source:8452503
1888
1891
sibling
Amos Baldwin
Source:8452503
1891
1894
1896
sibling
Edwin Baldwin
Source:8452503
1896
1898
education
Willingdon Church School
Willingdon Sussex
United Kingdom
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1898 - 1908
1899
sibling
May Baldwin
Source:8452503
1899
1901
sibling
David Baldwin
Source:8452503
1901
1901
location
Lime Kiln Cottages, Willingdon, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452503
1901
1903
sibling
Bertie Baldwin
Source:8452503
1903
1907
sibling
Peter Baldwin
Source:8452503
1907
1911
employment
Grounds Man
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8452503
1911
1911
location
Lime Kiln Cottages Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8452503
1911
1913
employment
Railway worker
Western Australian Railways
Australia
Source:8452503
1913 - 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1981
16th Bn Australian Infantry 4th Divison
Source:8149893
18th February 1915 - 6th August 1916
enlistment
Kalgoorlie Western Australia
Australia
Source:8149893
service
Australian Imperial Force
1981
Source:8149893
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:8452503
6th August 1916
burial
France
X.H.11
Source:8452503
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Baldwin |
| Source | 8149893 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Kiln Cottages Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Lime Kiln Cottages, Willingdon, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1981 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1981 | 16th Bn Australian Infantry 4th Divison | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Baldwin | mother | ||
| David Baldwin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Baldwin | brother | 1883 | |
| Thomas Baldwin | brother | 1886 | |
| Emily Baldwin | sister | 1888 | |
| Amos Baldwin | brother | 1891 | |
| Edwin Baldwin | brother | 1896 | |
| May Baldwin | sister | 1899 | |
| David Baldwin | brother | 1901 | |
| Bertie Baldwin | brother | 1903 | |
| Peter Baldwin | brother | 1907 |
Media
Media
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WW1 Memorial Willingdon ChurchWilliam's name is commemorated on the memorial erected by public subscription situated on the north nave wall of the Parish Church Willingdon
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Serre Road Cemetery No 2William is buried in grave X.H.11 in Serre Road cemetery No 2Contributed by:
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Willingdon Roll of HonourWilliam Baldwin, Australian Force, is commemorated on the Roll of Honour situated inside Willingdon Memorial Hall.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William Baldwin, 16th Australian Infantry, is buried in Serre Road Cemetery No 2, France.Contributed by:
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Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial HallOak Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial HallContributed by:
Rosalind66114
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commision | Rosalind66114 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Memorial Willingdon Church | Rosalind66114 | |
| Serre Road Cemetery No 2 | Rosalind66114 | |
| William Baldwin | Rosalind66114 | |
| Willingdon Roll of Honour | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial Hall | Rosalind66114 |
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