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We remember William Henry Axford
We remember William Henry Axford
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1896
sibling
Charles Ernest Axford
Source:9648279
20th October 1896
1898
sibling
Ernest Axford
Source:9648279
15th July 1898
1914
enlistment
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9648279
11th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Trimmer
JS 272
HMT Trawler Beatrice
Source:9648279
11th August 1914 - 12th June 1919
1915
hospitalisation
Serving in Malta was sent back to Plymouth for Surgery
Hospital/Institution
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22nd April 1915 - 17th May 1915
1918
children
William Thomas James Willis
Source:9648279
1st April 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9648279
12th June 1919
1920
children
Edward John Willis
Source:9648279
2nd June 1920
1923
children
Arthur Richard Axford
Source:9648279
2nd November 1923
1926
children
Phyllis Doreen Axford
Source:9648279
2nd March 1926
1927
marriage
Priscilla Bowen
Source:9648279
21st November 1927
1930
children
Frederick Leslie Axford
Source:9648279
17th January 1930
1932
children
Trevor Henry Axford
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2nd November 1932
1936
children
Mary Matilda Axford
Source:9648279
14th October 1936
1948
children
Mary Elizabeth Axford
Source:9648279
2nd February 1948
1972
death
Kensington Nursing Home, St. Brides, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9648279
26th June 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Axford |
| Source | 9644685 |
| First Names | Bill |
| Initials | B |
| Source | 9648279 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | JS 272 | HMT Trawler Beatrice | Trimmer |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas James Willis | stepson | 1st April 1918 | |
| Edward John Willis | stepson | 2nd June 1920 | |
| Arthur Richard Axford | son | 2nd November 1923 | |
| Phyllis Doreen Axford | daughter | 2nd March 1926 | |
| Frederick Leslie Axford | son | 17th January 1930 | |
| Trevor Henry Axford | son | 2nd November 1932 | |
| Mary Matilda Axford | daughter | 14th October 1936 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Axford | daughter | 2nd February 1948 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Axford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ernest Axford | brother | 20th October 1896 | |
| Ernest Axford | brother | 15th July 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Bowen | wife | 21st November 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-11 | 5'3" |
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HM Trawler Beatrice M212Grandfer Served on her in the Dardanells Mine Sweeping
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TRAWLERS' DARING WORK UNDER FIREMy Grandfather was a Hero yet, he told no one of his Time in the War I asked My Uncle Freddie and Auntie Phyllis and they where shocked when I told them, when i helped to do a Commemoration to Our Towns People who took part in the war I mentioned my Grandfer and I was told it was the ones who did not brag where the True Hero'sContributed by:
Shirley8235
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HM Trawler Beatrice M212 | Shirley8235 | |
| TRAWLERS' DARING WORK UNDER FIRE | Shirley8235 |
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