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We remember William Henry Stratford
We remember William Henry Stratford
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Thomas William Stratford
Source:8478200
1880
1882
sibling
Alice E Stratford
Source:8478200
1882
1889
1891
location
5 Elizabeth Terrace Harrington Hill Upper Clapton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8478200
1891
1894
sibling
Martha Maria Stratford
Source:8478177
1894
1896
sibling
Edward John Stratford
Source:8478177
1896
1902
sibling
Albert James Stratford
Source:8478177
1902
1908
sibling
Eleanor Sarah Stratford
Source:8478177
1908
1911
location
13 Ivy Terrace Upper Clapton London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8478177
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Aboard S.S. Orsova, destination Adelaide in the state of South Australia, departing London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8484978
11th May 1911 - July 1911
1911
employment
plumbers mate
unknown
Hackney London
United Kingdom
Source:8478177
1911
1914
enlistment
Oaklands South Australia
Australia
Source:8398935
9th December 1914
1914
location
8 Osborne Street Hackney Adelaide SA
Australia
away from home address
Source:8482188
9th December 1914
1914
employment
labourer
South Australian Railways
Adelaide
Australia
Source:8497907
December 1914
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
731
3rd Light Horse
Source:8398935
31st January 1915
1915
events
List of soldiers embarking
Embarkation from Melbourne Australia
Melbourne
Australia
There were 53 Soldiers in the 2nd reinforcements , 3rd Light Horse , of which William Stratford was the only British Citizen
Source:8482188
2nd February 1915
1915
events
Voyage on SS Bulla from Melbourne to Suez
Voyage to Middle East Theatre of War
Suez
Egypt
Source:8487559
8th March 1915
1919
discharge
Source:8398935
14th May 1919
1920
employment
warehouseman
unknown
Hackney London
United Kingdom
Source:8482053
16th February 1920
1920
marriage
Eleanor Beatrice Moye
Source:8482053
16th February 1920
1920
location
44 Terrace Road South Hackney London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8482053
16th February 1920
service
Australian Imperial Force
731
Source:8398935
1967
death
Not War Related
unknown
Waltham Forest Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8478373
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Stratford |
| Source | 8398935 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ivy Terrace Upper Clapton London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 44 Terrace Road South Hackney London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th February 1920 | |
| 5 Elizabeth Terrace Harrington Hill Upper Clapton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 8 Osborne Street Hackney Adelaide SA | Australia | away from home address | known 9th December 1914 | |
| Aboard S.S. Orsova, destination Adelaide in the state of South Australia, departing London | United Kingdom | away from home address | 11th May 1911 - July 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 731 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 731 | 3rd Light Horse | Trooper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Mary STRATFORD | mother | ||
| Charles Frederick Stratford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert James Stratford | brother | 1902 | |
| Martha Maria Stratford | sister | 1894 | |
| Eleanor Sarah Stratford | sister | 1908 | |
| Edward John Stratford | brother | 1896 | |
| Thomas William Stratford | brother | 1880 | |
| Alice E Stratford | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Beatrice Moye | wife | 16th February 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | light brown | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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William Henry Stratford in CairoWilliam in uniform - the photographers stamp shows it was taken in Cairo
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SS OrsovaThe ship that carried William Stratford from London to Adelaide in 1911Contributed by:
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HMAT BullaAn image of HMAT Bulla (previously Hessen) the troopship on which William Stratford travelled from Melbourne to Egypt 2nd February 1915Contributed by:
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Entry for W H Stratford on SA Railways memorialMemorial in Adelaide Railway Station recording all those SA Railway employees who served in World War 1 and 2 .Contributed by:
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Overall view of SA Railways memorial .The memorial in Adelaide Railway Station commemorating all those employees who served in the two World Wars . SA Railways was a major employer at that time and as can be seen many hundreds of men are listed including W H Stratford .Contributed by:
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8 Osborne Street Hackney Adelaide South AustraliaImage of address quoted by William Henry Stratford on enlistment in December 1914 . The image was privately produced in June 2015 .Contributed by:
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Mark of Studio on portrait of William StratfordStudio portrait of William Henry Stratford taken in Cairo unknown dateContributed by:
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Marriage Certificate of William StratfordA copy of the marriage certificate of William Henry Stratford and Eleanor Beatrice MoyeContributed by:
Clive466
Communities
Communities
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The Stratford Family and FriendsMore about The Stratford Family and Friends
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clive466 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive466 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive466 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clive466 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clive466 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate of William Henry Stratford and Eleanor Beatrice Moye | Clive466 | |
| Australian Light Horse Study Centre Website | Clive466 | |
| Australian Centre for the Study of Armed Conflict and Society | Clive466 | |
| Passenger list SS Orsova London - Adelaide departure 11 May 1911 | Clive466 | |
| Richard Blundell Diary 1Jan 1915 - 31 Dec 1915 | Clive466 | |
| RSL Virtual War Memorial | Clive466 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Stratford in Cairo | Melanie24 | |
| SS Orsova | Clive466 | |
| HMAT Bulla | Clive466 | |
| Entry for W H Stratford on SA Railways memorial | Clive466 | |
| Overall view of SA Railways memorial . | Clive466 | |
| 8 Osborne Street Hackney Adelaide South Australia | Clive466 | |
| Mark of Studio on portrait of William Stratford | Clive466 | |
| Marriage Certificate of William Stratford | Clive466 |
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