Born Hull, 1886. Husband of Elizabeth Newman Gadie of 3, Providence Place Edgar Street Hull (1911 Census) and 6, Thorne Terrace, Strickland Street, Hull (War Pension address).
A Boiler Cleaner. Described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 35.5-37 inch chest, blue eyes, brown hair, “Good” Character.
Enlisted 2/11/1915. Served in the 2/4th East Yorkshire Regiment & 27th Durham Light Infantry. He did not serve overseas. Discharged with bronchial asthma, on 15/8/1916. Sickness aggravated by active service. Awarded the Silver War Badge (No: 214577)
Died at Hull, on 23/10/1918, aged 32.
First name:
WILLIAM AIREY
Military Number:
4886
Rank:
Private
Date Died
23/10/1918
Place died:
Hull, UK
Age:
32
