Walter James Doggett 🧬
Biography & Notes
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Timeline Events
Walter, known as Jim, saw John Edward Johnson, 12 yrs old, climb through a window into Mrs Johnson's house. His mother returned later in the day to discover money stolen from her box to the vaule of a sovereign. As told in an account in the Watford Observer
In 1901 Walter James was a bottle washer at Benskins
Walter James Doggett married Lucy Frances Ashby
Residence on marriage certificate
Walter James enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery
Walter James was training to be a driver
Walter James is a general labourer in a local gravel pit
Walter James arrived in the Bedfordshire Regiment Camp at Wulvergem having enlisted in Sep and sailed for France on 3rd Dec
Walter James fought in the 2nd Battle of Ypres
Walter James took part in this first major tank battle, where he was injured
In 1921, Walter James wasa Maltster at Benskin's Brewery
Walter James divorced Lucy F Ashby on grounds of infidelity with Jesse King, who she subsequently married
Walter J Doggett marries Florence A Sweby