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We remember William Thomas Brown
We remember William Thomas Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Martha Brown
Source:8964959
1878
1879
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:8964959
3rd April 1881
1881
location
47 Union Road, Bethnal Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8964959
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Joseph Brown
Source:8964959
1881
1883
sibling
Mary Brown
Source:8964968
1883
1890
sibling
Frederick Brown
Source:8964968
1890
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8964968
5th April 1891
1891
location
6 Waddington Road, Stratford, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8964968
5th April 1891
1895
employment
Gardener
London
United Kingdom
Source:8965622
12th May 1895
1897
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8965622
16th March 1897
1905
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
RFR/B/3334
Royal Fleet Reserve - Chatham
Source:8965622
3rd September 1905
1907
marriage
Lilian Jepp
Source:8964945
31st March 1907
1908
children
William Keedle Brown
Source:8903752
6th February 1908
1909
children
Lilian Mary Brown
Source:8903752
7th April 1909
1910
children
Archibald Henry Brown
Source:8903752
13th November 1910
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8964963
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Police Constable
London Metropolitan Police
London
United Kingdom
Source:8964963
2nd April 1911
1911
location
31 Prestage Buildings, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8964963
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Bert Frederick Brown
Source:8903752
8th May 1912
1914
children
Arthur Alexander Brown
Source:8903752
24th June 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
183919
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke)
Source:8965622
19th September 1914 - 6th October 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
183919
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke)
Source:8965622
29th January 1916 - 16th March 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
183919
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke)
Source:8965622
5th April 1916 - 15th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
183919
General Depot Sheerness (HMS Wildfire)
Source:8965622
16th May 1916 - 30th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
183919
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke)
Source:8965622
1st July 1916 - 2nd July 1916
1918
children
Joseph Thomas Brown
Source:8903752
10th October 1918
1919
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
183919
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke)
Source:8965622
1st March 1919 - 17th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8965622
17th April 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:8903752
28th April 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
329135
Royal Air Force
Source:8903752
28th April 1919 - 16th December 1920
1919
location
32 Prestage Buildings, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8903752
28th April 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal (10898B)
329135
Source:8903752
29th April 1919
1939
employment
Lamp Trimmer No. 724311
Poplar, London
United Kingdom
Source:8964994
29th September 1939
1951
dates
Age 72
Source:8964944
22nd July 1951
1951
location
123 Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Bilston, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8964944
22nd July 1951
1951
death
Bilston, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8964944
22nd July 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 8903752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Bilston, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 22nd July 1951 | |
| 31 Prestage Buildings, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 32 Prestage Buildings, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th April 1919 | |
| 47 Union Road, Bethnal Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 6 Waddington Road, Stratford, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 329135 | Royal Air Force | Aircraftman 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 329135 | Corporal (10898B) | |||
| Royal Navy | RFR/B/3334 | Royal Fleet Reserve - Chatham | Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 183919 | Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke) | Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 183919 | Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke) | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 183919 | Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke) | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 183919 | Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke) | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 183919 | Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke) | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | 183919 | General Depot Sheerness (HMS Wildfire) | Leading Signalman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Keedle Brown | son | 6th February 1908 | |
| Lilian Mary Brown | daughter | 7th April 1909 | |
| Archibald Henry Brown | son | 13th November 1910 | |
| Bert Frederick Brown | son | 8th May 1912 | |
| Arthur Alexander Brown | son | 24th June 1914 | |
| Joseph Thomas Brown | son | 10th October 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Brown | mother | ||
| William Brown | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Brown | sister | 1878 | |
| Joseph Brown | brother | 1881 | |
| Mary Brown | sister | 1883 | |
| Frederick Brown | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jepp | wife | 31st March 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Medium Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-04-28 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-04-28 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Circa 1930-50.William was still serving in the Merchant Navy until 1939 when this photo may been taken.
Contributed by:
Susan31491
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 | |
| British Merchant Seaman 1918-1941 | Susan31491 | |
| Royal Navy - Registers of Seamen's Services | Keith1947 | |
| London, Docklands and East End Baptisms 1558-1933 Transcription | Susan31491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Circa 1930-50. | Susan31491 |
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