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Title: William James Wilson
Post by: recorder on Tuesday 14 November 17 20:54 GMT (UK)
Dear Chatters - I am seeking help regarding my uncle, particularly in regard to his military service in WW1. William James Wilson lived at 88 Crown Street, Liverpool. He was born in 1888 and married Winifred Moss on 27th December 1915. I have traced the life and military service of his brothers and cousins but of WJW not one scrap have I found. Any help with this man's life story would be much appreciated.

Recorder.    PS Can anyone tell me if no. 88 was also a business premises?
Title: Re: William James Wilson
Post by: KGarrad on Tuesday 14 November 17 22:34 GMT (UK)
His Service Record, if it survives, should be on Ancestry or FindMyPast?
Nearly 70% of all the WW1 Service Records were lost in a WW2 bombing raid.

FamilySearch has this:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBG-RMBG
Title: Re: William James Wilson
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 15 November 17 00:19 GMT (UK)
The service record for the WJ Wilson in the FS link above is available on Ancestry.  Occupation prior to enlistment looks like seaman
Title: Re: William James Wilson
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 15 November 17 00:23 GMT (UK)
The record is damaged but shows "attested and posted 20.10.14"

Cannot be your William as attestation shows him as married and you say your William only married in 1915
Title: Re: William James Wilson
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 15 November 17 07:19 GMT (UK)
Quote from: recorder on Tuesday 14 November 17 20:54 GMT (UK)

Recorder.    PS Can anyone tell me if no. 88 was also a business premises?

It was described as a private house
Title: Re: William James Wilson
Post by: recorder on Wednesday 15 November 17 17:34 GMT (UK)
Dear K Garrad, Carole W and rosie 99,

Many thanks for your quick replies.  I have been on to the family search link and turned up a William James Wilson. However there is nothing which would confirm he is our WJW. Whilst the D o B is only estimated at 1889 our man was 1888. What might we do? The military regiment is shown as K20778. What does this tell us?

Thanks for advice re occupancy of number 88.

We do not have access to Ancestry or Find my Past.  We have to go to a library in the neighbouring authority where we can have access for one hour. We will have a go when we next can.

My daughter and I much appreciate of your endeavours on our behalf and if you can find any other snippets they would be welcome.

Title: Re: William James Wilson
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 15 November 17 18:20 GMT (UK)
Hi

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The military regiment is shown as K20778. What does this tell us?

Please see my replies 2 & 3 above - not your man unfortunately