Personal Details
Born: 1863 in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Family: He was the son of Adam Pover, a labourer, and his wife Jane. He married Lucy Pickin on 25 October 1893 at Garston Parish Church, Lancaster, Lancashire and together they had six children – Edward Thomas, George, Lucy, Agnes, William and James.
Residence: In 1871 he was living with his aunt and uncle in Chester Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. From 1901 until at least 1939 he was living with his wife and children at 34 Lyon Street, Garston, Liverpool.
Employment: Labourer
Died: June 1952 in Prescot, Lancashire, aged 89.
Military Details
Regiment: Royal Defence Corps
Rank: Private
Service Number: 24667
Date of Enlistment: 10 May 1915
Date of Discharge: 16 November 1916
Reason for Discharge: No longer physically fit for war service
William was awarded the the Silver War Badge (344505).
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom and the British Empire to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service in World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the "Discharge Badge", the "Wound Badge" or "Services Rendered Badge", was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement.