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William Clifford Birtwell 1916 - 1978

William Clifford Birtwell of United States was born on January 12, 1916 in Lincoln, Providence County, RI, and died at age 62 years old on January 30, 1978.

William Clifford Birtwell

United States

January 12, 1916

Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02865, United States

January 30, 1978

Rhode Island, United States

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1916

Birthday

January 12, 1916

Birthdate

Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island 02865, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

William Clifford Birtwell was white of English heritage. He was born on January 12, 1916 to parentsWilliam Birtwell and Nellie Bolton. He had sisters Alice Bolton Birtwell (1917-2004) and Hazel Birtwell. His father William Birtwell was born on January 15, 1887 in Accrington, Hyndburn Borough, Lancashire, England and immigrated to the US arriving in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA on July 4, 1907. He resided in Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and became a naturalized citizen on May 14, 1913 in Rhode Island, USA. William passed away in 1956 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. His mother Nellie Bolton was born on June 2, 1889 in Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, England. She grew up in Lancashire, England and Clayton le Moors, England. She immigrated to the states and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, USA on December 7, 1924. Nellie lived in Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and passed away there on February 24, 1944.
Nationality & Locations

William was born and raised in Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island.
Early Life & Education

William was a 1933 high school graduate of Pawtucket High School (Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA). He later went on to complete at least two years of college.
Military Service

At the age of 24, William registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. This registration took place at a time when the world was on the brink of war, and the United States was gearing up for possible involvement. William stood at a height of 67 inches (approximately 5 feet 7 inches) and had a weight of 150 pounds. His complexion was described as light, with black hair and hazel eyes. During his draft registration, William listed his occupation as a student. This suggests that he was likely pursuing education at the time, demonstrating his commitment to personal growth and development. The draft record also listed William Birtwell as the next of kin.
Professional Career

William was an Electrical Engineer.
Personal Life & Family

William married Arlene Dunham Fales (1921–2011) on April 7, 1940 and together the couple had two sons including Robert Craig Birtwell (1947-2016).
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1978

Death

January 30, 1978

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Rhode Island United States
Death location

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William Clifford Birtwell lived 16 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.

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