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We remember William Hope
We remember William Hope
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:9256633
31st March 1901
1901
location
40 Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256633
31st March 1901
1907
sibling
Frances Ellen Hope
Source:9256638
1907
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9256638
2nd April 1911
1911
location
40 Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256638
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:9256606
22nd August 1916
1916
employment
Metal Turner
Culwell Works
Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9256606
22nd August 1916
1916
enlistment
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9256606
22nd August 1916
1916
location
40 Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256606
22nd August 1916
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:9256606
12th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
DM2/221500
Army Service Corps
383 Company
Source:9256606
12th September 1916 - 19th June 1917
1917
appointments
Motor Transport Driver
Source:9256606
3rd January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
97273
Machine Gun Corps
Various, including 217 Company (Oct 1917 to Apr 1918)
Source:9256606
20th June 1917 - 12th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
97273
Tank Corps
Source:9256606
13th April 1918 - 6th November 1919
1918
appointments
Tank Mechanist II
Source:9256606
29th July 1918
1919
location
12 Salisbury Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9256606
9th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9256606
6th November 1919
1924
dates
Age 25
Source:9256639
21st April 1924
1924
employment
Motor Engineer
Source:9256639
21st April 1924
1924
marriage
Fanny Davidson Thomson
Source:9256639
21st April 1924
1924
location
12 Salisbury Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9256639
21st April 1924
1925
children
Mary Hope
Source:9256646
1925
1930
location
74 Knox Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256606
22nd January 1930
1930
dates
Age 31
Source:9256646
14th June 1930
1930
employment
Mechanic
Source:9256646
14th June 1930
1930
location
74 Knox Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256646
14th June 1930
1930
dates
Age 31
Source:9256649
2nd September 1930
1930
location
99 Viewforth, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9256649
2nd September 1930
1977
dates
Age 78
Source:9256657
1977
1977
death
Morningside, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9256657
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hope |
| Source | 9256168 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Salisbury Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 9th October 1919 | ||
| 12 Salisbury Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 21st April 1924 | ||
| 40 Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 40 Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 40 Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd August 1916 | |
| 74 Knox Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd January 1930 | |
| 74 Knox Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th June 1930 | |
| 99 Viewforth, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 2nd September 1930 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 97273 | Machine Gun Corps | Various, including 217 Company (Oct 1917 to Apr 1918) | Gunner | |
| British Army | DM2/221500 | Army Service Corps | 383 Company | Private | |
| British Army | 97273 | Tank Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hope | daughter | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Hope | father | ||
| Florence Hope | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ellen Hope | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Davidson Thomson | wife | 21st April 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-12 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 | Barry1338 | |
| Scottish Statutory registers - Deaths - Search results | Barry1338 |
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