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RecordIdNumber: MH:N478
Note: Birth Registered Coslany 16 Oct 1883 (Norwich Dec 1883).
According to children was a Sergeant in Royal Field Artillery stationed in Rouen, France and died in World War I, however son Reginald's 2nd wife recalls conversation with son Wilfred's 2nd wife where suspected he abandoned family for another relationship thus leaving wife and children in poverty. of Leith Fort (age 23) at time of 1st marriage (presumably lied about age as no parental consent, required if under 21). Marriage witnessed by J.H. McCulloch Muir of North Leigh, William Walker Donely? and Bella Cameron.
of 33 Norfolk House at time of son Wilfred's baptism in 1909.
of 58 Tachbrook Street at time of son Reginald's baptism in 1911.
of 55 Page Street, Westminster at time of son Frederick's baptism in 1916.
London 10 Sep 1914 enlisted in Royal Field Artillery and posted to 4 depot where promoted to former rank of bombardier (age 33, born Hellesdon, previously served 7.75 years in Royal Garrison Artillery and 4.25 years in reserves (time expired), 5'9.5 tall, weight 162 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, tattoos on both forearms (left - girl and leaves, right - eagle and cross), Church of England). 11 Oct 1914 posted to heavy section of 4th Artillery Reserve Battery. 23 Jan 1915 promoted to Corporal. 8 Jun 1915 promoted to Sergeant. 8 Nov 1916 posted to 19th Reserve Battery. 5 Feb 1919 volunteered for service with the colours for 1 year as a sergeant. 14 Nov 1919 became a sergeant in 4th Artillery Reserve Battery. 21 Nov 1919 transferred to dispersal centre at Crystal Palace. 20 Dec 1919 transferred to Class E. Army Reserve. Total service to 31 Mar 1920: 5 years, 203 days (all in UK). 1918 and 1919 lived 3 Elizabeth Street, Westmoreland Road, Southwark, London.
1920,1922,1923 lived 17 Pellipar Road, Woolwich, London (with partner Jane).
1925,1927,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1936,1937,1938 and 1939 lived 33 Milward Street, Woolwich, London (until 1927 with partner Jane and from 1932 with future 2nd wife).
A civil servant at time of son Wilfred's 1st marriage in 1932.
A widower and retired storekeeper for Army Medical Corps of 25 Bannockburn Road, Plumstead (age 66) at time of 2nd marriage. Marriage witnessed by George Coates and E.H. Day.
Died Age 75 whilst a retired storekeeper in R.A.M.C. Depot resident at 1 Dunkirk Village, Ludgershall, Wiltshire (registered Pewsey 23 Nov 1959, Devizes Dec 1959).
1891 Census lived 64 Philadelphia Lane, St. Clement, Norwich, Norfolk - Age 7.
1901 Scottish Census lived Leith Fort, North Fort Street, North Leith, Midlothian - Age 19.
1911 Census lived 58 Tachbrook Street, St. George Hanover Square, London with 1st wife as a worker - Age 27 (mistranscribed as Rixer).
1939 Register lived 33 Milward Street, Woolwich, Kent with future 2nd wife (born 1886).
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