William Oatway (1889-1917)
William Henry Oatway (sometimes known as Harry) was born on 10 October 1889 in Bristol, England, to William Oatway and Louia Lacey.
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1891 census |
1901 census |
1911 census |
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Bristol |
Bristol |
Bristol |
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William |
27, General labourer |
37, Railway carter’s foreman |
47, Warehouseman |
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Louisa |
42 |
52 |
62 |
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William |
1 |
11 |
[Unknown] |
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Winifred |
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8 |
18, Cream coverer, chocolate manufacturer |
William moved to Canada around 1909 – initially to Ontario, then to British Columbia, where he worked as a clerk in the CPR freight office.
He enlisted on 1 November 1915 and served as a Private with the 72nd Battalion.
Photo: The Province (7 June 1917)
William was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917, aged 28.