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We remember William Blyth
We remember William Blyth
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1889
sibling
Alexander Blyth
Source:9406432
1889
1891
sibling
Agnes Blyth
Source:9406432
1891
1898
sibling
John Blyth
Source:9406432
1898
1913
marriage
Ellen Mary Grace Lee
Source:9406432
27th May 1913 - 1st December 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:9406432
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
197
Falkland Islands Volunteer Force
Source:9406352
1914
1915
children
Alfred John William Blyth
Source:9406432
14th March 1915
marriage
Nellie Lee
Source:9406352
1914
death
Not War Related
Drowned on active service when the ferry punt overturned in the Canache
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Source:9406352
Source:9406432
1st December 1914
burial
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
F.779
Source:9406352
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Blyth |
| Source | 9406350 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 197 | Falkland Islands Volunteer Force | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred John William Blyth | son | 14th March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | mother | ||
| John Blyth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Blyth | brother | 1889 | |
| Agnes Blyth | sister | 1891 | |
| John Blyth | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Lee | wife | ||
| Ellen Mary Grace Lee | wife | 27th May 1913 |
Media
Media
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General Service badgeThere was clearly some discussion around 2nd April 1924 regarding the badge to used on the IWGC headstones for the Volunteers and the Director of Works decided that the General Service badge would be used(CWGC Records)
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Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Falkland Islands Volunteer Force: Fatal accident on the Canache - 1st December 1914.More about Falkland Islands Volunteer Force: Fatal accident on the Canache - 1st December 1914.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BLYTH: William “Bill” | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| General Service badge | Ian105013 |
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