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William Richard Hiles - ウィリアム・リチャード・ハイルズ

 William Richard Hiles who was born in 1902, during that year, parents Herbert Harry Hiles and Edith Maud Robins, were married. At the time of the 1911 Census, the family were living at 11 Balaclava Street. 1911 Census Hebert, 28, was a Coal Trimmer, also 28 years old is Edith.   Their two children at this time were William, 7, and 2-year-old Walter. William at the time of 1921 Census, was 18 years old, and was recorded as Press Man Fuel Worker, employed by East Dock, was still at home, 11 Balaclava Street. 1921 Census Henry, 39, was still recorded as a Coal Trimmer. Edith is 38 years old. The youngest son was 6-year-old Herbert Harry, who was at school. Sadly, Walter had died in 1912. January 1924, William married Harriet Hardee By the time of the 1939 Register, the couple were living at 49 Balaclava Street. 1939 Register William’s occupation was Export Coal Trimmer, which was Heavy Work. Harriet undertook the House Duties. William enlisted and joined the Roya...

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