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We remember William John Austin
We remember William John Austin
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Amy Mary Austin
Source:8701504
26th March 1886
1887
1893
sibling
Florence Thirza Austin
Source:8701449
18th February 1893
1895
sibling
Herbert James Austin
Source:8701449
9th September 1895
1900
sibling
Arthur Edward Austin
Source:8701449
27th December 1900
1902
sibling
Walter Clifford Austin
Source:8701449
15th November 1902
1909
sibling
Douglas Harry Austin
Source:8701449
22nd November 1909
1910
marriage
Dorinda May Jones
Source:8701449
27th December 1910
1911
children
Kenneth William John Austin
Source:8702250
15th November 1911
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:8701047
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Bricklayer
Source:8701047
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:8701047
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2232
Royal Engineers
Wessex Divisional
Source:8701047
11th December 1915
1948
dates
Age 60
Source:8701992
22nd January 1948
service
British Army
Sapper
508069
Royal Engineers
508th (Wessex) Reserve Field Company
Source:8701047
1948
death
Not War Related
Died of heart failure
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:8701992
22nd January 1948
burial
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:9433829
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Austin |
| Source | 8701045 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2232 | Royal Engineers | Wessex Divisional | Private | |
| British Army | 508069 | Royal Engineers | 508th (Wessex) Reserve Field Company | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth William John Austin | son | 15th November 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Austin | mother | ||
| Mark Austin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Mary Austin | sister | 26th March 1886 | |
| Florence Thirza Austin | sister | 18th February 1893 | |
| Herbert James Austin | brother | 9th September 1895 | |
| Arthur Edward Austin | brother | 27th December 1900 | |
| Douglas Harry Austin | brother | 22nd November 1909 | |
| Walter Clifford Austin | brother | 15th November 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorinda May Jones | wife | 27th December 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'7" |
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Birth certificateOriginal birth certificate of William John Austin showing date and place of birth. Registered bon 14th December 1887
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Sapper William John AustinIn uniform together with wife Dorinda May and my father Kenneth William John Austin
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Original death certificateThis is copy of original death certificate for Sapper William John AustinContributed by:
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Sapper William John AustinIn uniform taken at different times of his service - so anytime between 1915 and 1918Contributed by:
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With comradesIn uniform outside what looks like a barrack hut. Anytime between 1916 and 1918Contributed by:
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With incapacitated comradesIn military hospital uniform. Sometime between 1916 and 1918. Do not know hospital but went before hospital boards in Portsmouth in 1917 and 1918Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Jane21394 | |
| Sapper William John Austin | Jane21394 | |
| Original death certificate | Jane21394 | |
| Sapper William John Austin | Jane21394 | |
| With comrades | Jane21394 | |
| With incapacitated comrades | Jane21394 | |
| Marriage Certficate | Jane21394 |
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