Born Hilda Victoria Williamson on the 24th May
1914, the birth being registered during the June
quarter 1914 in the Barton on Irwell R.D. - ref:
8c/1325.

Married Sydney Bland during the September quarter
1938 in the Manchester North R.D. - ref: 8d/1704. 
 They resided at 395 Stretford Road, Old Trafford,
where she was killed on the 7th October 1940.

1939 National Registration - 6 Gordon Street,
Stretford.   Sydney Bland - Married - born: 2nd
June 1914 - occ: Matress Maker.   Hilda V. Bland -
Married - born: 24th May 1914 - occ: Unpaid
Domestic Duties.

CWD Report No.003.    Died as a result of falling
debris at her home - 395 Stretford Road,
Stretford, from where her body was recovered on
the 8th October 1940 and taken to the Church
Street Mortuary, Stretford where it was identified
by her hsband - Sydney Bland to whom it was
released for burial.   She was described as being
"5 feet 2 inches in height, sturdy, with blue
eyes".      Buried 12/10/1940 - Burial No.
17,761.