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We remember William James Condren
We remember William James Condren
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
George Stratford Condren
Source:915510
1885
1887
sibling
Emily Frances Condren
Source:915510
1887
1892
sibling
Ellen Louisa Condren
Source:915510
1892
1893
sibling
John Condren
Source:915510
1893
1898
birth
5 Ethelred Street Lambeth Walk, London
United Kingdom
Source:915510
Source:5484209
24th October 1898
1901
sibling
Alice Ruth Condren
Source:915510
1901
1901
location
5 Ethelred Street, Lambeth Walk, Kennington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5486078
1901
1904
sibling
Ebenezer James Condren
Source:915510
1904
1911
location
4 Shepherds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5486077
1911
1914
employment
Junior Clerk
Unknown
London
United Kingdom
Source:5486146
24th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1056
Middlesex Regiment
Source:8475180
24th September 1914 - 5th January 1915
1917
employment
Machine Hand
Unknown
London
United Kingdom
Source:5484598
18th April 1917
1917
enlistment
Woolwich London
United Kingdom
Source:915510
18th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
515569
London Regiment
1/14 lond Battalion
Source:5484598
18th April 1917 - 4th April 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:915510
12th December 1917 - 20th July 1919
1918
location
68 Upper Kennington Lane, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8475220
1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wound to jaw described as mild. 6 CCS at Bois de Montigny diagnosed a shell wound. 83 General Hospital at Boulogne diagnosed a gunshot wound.
Hospital/Institution
Source:915510
8th November 1918 - November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private
515569
London Regiment
2/14 lond Battalion
Source:915510
4th April 1919 - 20th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:915510
22nd July 1919
1924
dates
Age 25
Source:915510
20th July 1924
1924
marriage
Christina Frances Condren nee Lower
Source:5486081
20th July 1924
1925
children
Rita Christina Emily Condren
Source:915510
31st May 1925
1927
children
Tina Amanda Condren
Source:915510
4th July 1927
1930
children
Patricia E Condren
Source:915510
1930
1930
location
19 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2 6LG
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8475529
1930
1937
location
17 Drew Gardens, Sudbury Hill, Middlesex UB6
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8475537
1937 - January 1965
employment
Taxi Driver
Self Employed
London
United Kingdom
Source:915510
service
British Army
Private
515569
London Regiment
14th lond Battalion
Source:915510
1965
death
Not War Related
Respiratory failure: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Gas poisoning during the war may have exacerbated lung problem.
Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, Willesden
United Kingdom
Source:915510
Source:5484564
11th January 1965
burial
Ruislip Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:915510
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Drew Gardens, Sudbury Hill, Middlesex UB6 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1937 - January 1965 | |
| 19 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2 6LG | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1930 | |
| 4 Shepherds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Ethelred Street, Lambeth Walk, Kennington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 68 Upper Kennington Lane, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 515569 | London Regiment | 14th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 515569 | London Regiment | 2/14 lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1056 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 515569 | London Regiment | 1/14 lond Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Christina Emily Condren | daughter | 31st May 1925 | |
| Patricia E Condren | daughter | 1930 | |
| Tina Amanda Condren | daughter | 4th July 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Stratford Condren | father | ||
| Emily Elizabeth Condren nee North | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Stratford Condren | brother | 1885 | |
| Emily Frances Condren | sister | 1887 | |
| Ellen Louisa Condren | sister | 1892 | |
| John Condren | brother | 1893 | |
| Alice Ruth Condren | sister | 1901 | |
| Ebenezer James Condren | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Frances Condren nee Lower | wife | 20th July 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-23 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-18 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Birth Certificate of William James CondrenScan of copy birth certificate in my possession
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Death Certificate for William James CondrenScan of a copy of death certificateContributed by:
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William James (back row, third from left)In uniform, whilst training in England prior to embarkation to France. The aprons worn over the London Scottish kilts contain a pocket for carrying gas masks.
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Wedding of William James and Christina FrancesPhotograph of bride and groom with bridesmaids, 20 July 1924.Contributed by:
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William and his new cabPhotograph of William with wife Christina and daughters Rita and Tina in his new cab, circa 1928.Contributed by:
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William, Christina and daughtersPhotograph of William and Christina with their daughter's Tina (far left), Patricia (middle) and Rita (far right)Contributed by:
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Royal Doulton vasesThis is one pair of vases, received as a wedding present. These vases were inherited by the four granddaughters of William and Christina.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate of William James Condren and Christina Frances Lower. This Copy of the Certificate Was Obtained from the GRO by their Granddaughter Janice Wilkinson.Contributed by:
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WJ Condren 1/14 London ScottishWilliam James photographed with comrades in the London Scottish. He is first right, sitting in the second rowContributed by:
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Underage Enlistment in the Middlesex RegimentPhotograph of the original document regarding William James's underage enlistment. Original document in our family collection held by Helen Boyce.Contributed by:
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Demobilisation CertificatePhotograph of William's Demobilisation Certificate. Original certificate held by his granddaughter Helen Boyce.Contributed by:
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Bridesmaids at WeddingTwo photographs of the bridesmaids at William and Christina's wedding.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Janice2668 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army World War I Service Records | Janice2668 | |
| British Army World War I Pension Records | Janice2668 | |
| London Electoral Registers 1832-1965 | Janice2668 | |
| London Electoral Roll 1930 | Janice2668 | |
| London Electoral Register 1935 | Janice2668 | |
| Birth Index 1925 | Janice2668 | |
| Birth Index 1927 | Janice2668 | |
| Birth Index 1930 | Janice2668 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate of William James Condren | Janice2668 | |
| Death Certificate for William James Condren | Janice2668 | |
| William James (back row, third from left) | Janice2668 | |
| Wedding of William James and Christina Frances | Janice2668 | |
| William and his new cab | Janice2668 | |
| William, Christina and daughters | Janice2668 | |
| The British War Medal (back) | Jane35796 | |
| The British War Medal (front) | Jane35796 | |
| The Allied Victory Medal (Front) | Jane35796 | |
| The Allied Victory Medal (back) | Jane35796 | |
| Royal Doulton vases | Janice2668 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Janice2668 | |
| WJ Condren 1/14 London Scottish | Janice2668 | |
| Wedding Day | Janice2668 | |
| Underage Enlistment in the Middlesex Regiment | Janice2668 | |
| Demobilisation Certificate | Janice2668 | |
| Bridesmaids at Wedding | Janice2668 | |
| William and Christina | Janice2668 | |
| William and Christina | Janice2668 |
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