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We remember William Rochester Castling
We remember William Rochester Castling
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
John J Castling
Source:8686542
1890
1894
1895
sibling
William Castling
Source:8686527
1895
1901
location
11 Urfa Terrace South Shields, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8686542
April 1901
1905
sibling
Norman Vose Castling
Source:8686527
1905
1911
employment
Grocer's Assistant
Farthers Grocery Shop
South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:8686527
April 1911
1911
location
11 Urfa Terrace South Shields, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8686527
April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8686597
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
B23200
Royal Fusiliers
26th (Bankers)
Source:8686597
9th December 1915 - 9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
B23200
Army Reserve
Source:8686597
10th December 1915 - 30th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
B23200
Royal Fusiliers
26th (Bankers)
Source:8686597
31st December 1915 - 24th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/S 23200
39th Infantry Brigade Depot
Source:8686539
25th August 1916 - 8th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8686597
25th August 1916 - 19th January 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/S 23200
Royal Fusiliers
1st Bn
Source:8686539
9th September 1916 - 19th January 1917
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
GS/23200
Royal Fusiliers
1st
Source:8686597
9th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Cadet
Officer Training
Source:8686539
20th January 1917 - 27th June 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:8686539
26th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8686537
27th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
3rd Bn.
Source:8686597
27th June 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8686597
10th May 1918 - 7th July 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8686597
25th November 1918 - 3rd February 1919
1921
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Tank Corps
Source:8686597
1st September 1921
1942
death
Unknown
South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:8686531
24th January 1942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Rochester |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Castling |
| Source | 748096 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Urfa Terrace South Shields, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 11 Urfa Terrace South Shields, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/S 23200 | 39th Infantry Brigade Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | G/S 23200 | Royal Fusiliers | 1st Bn | Private | |
| British Army | Officer Training | Cadet | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | B23200 | Royal Fusiliers | 26th (Bankers) | Private | |
| British Army | B23200 | Royal Fusiliers | 26th (Bankers) | Private | |
| British Army | GS/23200 | Royal Fusiliers | 1st | Corporal | |
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 3rd Bn. | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Tank Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | B23200 | Army Reserve | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Rochester | mother | ||
| John James Castling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Castling | brother | 1895 | |
| Norman Vose Castling | brother | 1905 | |
| John J Castling | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'11" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| Probate Calendar | Keith30819 | |
| Births and Christenings | Keith30819 | |
| The London Gazette, supplement 26/07/1917 | Keith30819 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for William Rochester Castling | Keith30819 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| South Shields High School history entry for William | Keith30819 | |
| 2/Lieutenant William Rochester CASTLING Tank Corps | Keith30819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt. William Rochester Castling | Keith30819 |
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