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We remember Walter Chilvers
We remember Walter Chilvers
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Mary Chilvers
Source:9579152
28th October 1886
1889
sibling
Alice Maud Chilvers
Source:9579152
28th September 1889
1891
sibling
John James Chilvers
Source:9579152
1st September 1891
1893
sibling
Jacob Youngs Chilvers
Source:9579152
22nd September 1893
1896
1911
employment
Grocers Errand Boy
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9579152
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Broad Street, Kings Lynn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9579152
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Florence Panks
Source:9387742
31st July 1915
1915
children
Alice Mary Chilvers
Source:9387742
23rd November 1915
1916
employment
Insurance Agent
Self employed
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9387742
7th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9387742
7th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
35988
Suffolk Regiment
2nd (Home Defence) Garrison Battalion
Source:9387710
7th June 1916 - 8th August 1917
1916
location
4 Railway Cottages, Hardwick Road, Kings Lynn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9387742
7th June 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Disordered action of heart
Hospital/Institution
Source:9387710
26th May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9387710
8th August 1917
1917
location
33 Valingers Road, Kings Lynn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9579262
8th August 1917
1917
children
Ernest William Chilvers
Source:9387695
11th December 1917
1920
children
Arthur Edward Chilvers
Source:9387695
9th January 1920
1923
children
Leslie James Chilvers
Source:9581888
9th August 1923
1926
children
Ronald George Chilvers
Source:9581926
15th September 1926
1936
location
The Friars, All Saints Street, Kings Lynn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9581965
1936
service
British Army
Private
35988
Suffolk Regiment
suffolk regiment 2nd Garrison Battalion
Source:799514
1972
location
8 Roseberry Avenue, Kings Lynn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9581926
12th July 1972
1973
death
Not War Related
Congestive cardiac failure
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9387695
15th August 1973
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Broad Street, Kings Lynn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 33 Valingers Road, Kings Lynn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th August 1917 | |
| 4 Railway Cottages, Hardwick Road, Kings Lynn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th June 1916 | |
| 8 Roseberry Avenue, Kings Lynn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th July 1972 | |
| The Friars, All Saints Street, Kings Lynn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 35988 | Suffolk Regiment | suffolk regiment 2nd Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 35988 | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd (Home Defence) Garrison Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary Chilvers | daughter | 23rd November 1915 | |
| Arthur Edward Chilvers | son | 9th January 1920 | |
| Ernest William Chilvers | son | 11th December 1917 | |
| Leslie James Chilvers | son | 9th August 1923 | |
| Ronald George Chilvers | son | 15th September 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Youngs | mother | ||
| Walter Cary Chilvers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Chilvers | sister | 28th October 1886 | |
| Alice Maud Chilvers | sister | 28th September 1889 | |
| John James Chilvers | brother | 1st September 1891 | |
| Jacob Youngs Chilvers | brother | 22nd September 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Panks | wife | 31st July 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-08 | 5'6" |
Media
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Walter with wife, Florence and daughter AlicePicture taken at their home in Kings Lynn in 1917. Walter in uniform.
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African adventureWalter standing in a South African village market sometime late 1956 or first few days of January 1957.Contributed by:
David126494
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of Army Short Service Document | David126494 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter with wife, Florence and daughter Alice | David126494 | |
| Managing Director | David126494 | |
| African adventure | David126494 |
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