His story
William Wombwell King was born at Bromley, Kent, and worked as a groom. He was the son of William and Mary Elizabeth King. His wife, Ellen, was recorded at 13 Marriatt Road, Stroud Green, London.
A private at the Army Veterinary Corps Depot, William died on 13 April 1915, aged 33. He is buried at Greenwich Cemetery.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Groom
- 1901 census occupation or status
- Groom
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of William and Mary Elizabeth King; husband of Ellen King, of 13, Marriatt Rd., Stroud Green, London. Born at Bromley, Kent.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/4924
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- Depot
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 13 April 1915
- Age
- 33
- Place of death
- United Kingdom
- Recorded cause
- Pneumonia
- Cemetery or memorial
- Greenwich Cemetery
- Grave reference
- Screen Wall. 3 "C." A. 348.
Connected men
- Thomas Henry BRADBURYAlso buried at Greenwich Cemetery
- George COATESAlso buried at Greenwich Cemetery
- Alfred William HUMEAlso buried at Greenwich Cemetery
- Thomas Patrick HUTCHINSAlso buried at Greenwich Cemetery
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 20
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “William Wombwell King”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/king-william-wombwell-se-4924/.
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