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William Vernon Boydell | |||
Rank: | 2nd Lieut | ||
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 08th Bn [1] | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Lancashire Fusiliers | ||
Died: | 08/06/1915 | Age: | 27 |
How Died: | Died of Wounds | ||
Country of burial: | Gallipoli | Grave Photo: | No |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Lancashire Landing Cemetery | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Born during the September quarter 1888 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/161, the son of Joshua Howarth & Emily Boydell (nee Moxon). 1891 Census - Queens Road, Hale. Son - aged: 4 - born: Hale. Head of household - Joshua H. Boydell - Married - aged: 36 - occ: Tailor - born: Lowton, Lancashire. Also - Emily Boydell - Wife - aged: 32 - born: St. Helens, Lancashire. Plus 3 siblings and 2 domestic servants. 1901 Census - Mill Hill School, Hendon, Middlesex. Boarder - aged: 12 - born: Bowdon. In 1901, his parents were residing at Dinglehurst, Hale, next to Bank Hall Lane. His father was a 46 year old Tailor Shop keeper, his mother was aged: 42. His mother - Emily Boydell died during the June quarter 1902 in the Bucklow R.D. - ref: 8a/133 - aged: 43. His father - Joshua H. Boydell married Louisa Charlotte Hayward during the June quarter 1903 in the Fylde R.D. - ref: 8e/1388. 1911 Census - Dinglehurst, Hale. Son - aged: 22 - occ: Tailor Merchant - born: Hale. Also listed are his two brothers, plus others. In 1911, his father and step-mother were residing at "Delahays", South Drive, St. Annes on Sea. His father was a 55 year old Tailor Shop keeper, his step-mother was aged: 37 and born at Bridgeford, Staffordshire. They employed 2 domestic servants. Educated at Mill Hill School. Connected to H.M. Boydell Bros Co, Merchant Tailors, 83 Market Street, Manchester. He was engaged to be married. Wounded 07/06/1915 and died the following day. Listed as as Lieutenant on the Christ Church Mem. The 15/06/1915 edition of the local newspaper states that he lived with his brother at "Dinglehurst", Timperley. Listed in the Guardian Year Book - Roll of Honour for 1916, which states that he was aged 25 and lived at "Dinglehurst", Timperley. |
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Christ Church (Timperley) | |||
Hale United Reformed | |||
Altrincham & District Roll of Honour | |||
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