Nearer my God to Thee: William Brailey by ric gustafson
William " Theo" Brailey was warned by his father Ronald Brailey not to sail on the Titanic but he went anyway. William became a clairvoyant like his father and joined the army at 15.
William Brailey was born on October 25 1887 in Walthamstow Essex. He was the first child of Ronald and Amy Brailey. He was encouraged to learn the piano at home.
In 1902, William became part of the orchestra at the Kensington Palace Hotel in West London. He was described by the conductor as a highly efficient pianist. In October of 1902, he joined the Royal Lancashire Fusiliers. He quickly joined the battalion's band. In 1907, he left the army and married Teresa Steinhilber in 1910.
In Feb 1912, William was hired to play on the Carpathia. He played next to Roger Bricoux. Both men would be hired shortly thereafter to play on the Titanic during it's maiden voyage.
research help: ' The Band that Played On' by Steve Turner
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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