| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 11/10/1915 to 2/8/1918. Died. He was born in Towcester, enlisted at Thrapston and resided in Ringstead. Served 15 years in the Northamptonshire Constabulary. Inscription on gravestone: Ever in My thoughts, Ciss.
Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Died in an accident 2/8/18. 31/12/1918 his widow Victoria A received £23-17-00 and 23/13/1919 a further £14-10-00 war gratuity.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Billing, William Thomas, No. P/1850, MFP, A/Cpl, 28/8/1918 injuries accidental. Widow Victoria A, born 14/6/1883, Police Station, Ringstead, Thrapston. They had three children William born 16/6/1908, Harry born 25/3/1910, Elizabeth born 16/5/1914. 17/8/1918 widow received £8 grant, 10/2/1919 she received 30/10d per week pension.
William Thomas Billing.
Extract From War Office Weekly Casualty List, 10/9/18. Died.
Military Foot Police, Billing 1850 W Thrapston. |
