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We remember William James Cross
We remember William James Cross
Timeline
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1915
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Cross |
| Source | 8989294 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibberton, Sturminster, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Post Office, Ibberton, Sturminster, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10210 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10210 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Cross | mother | ||
| Thomas Cross | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicely Cross | sister | 1889 | |
| Emily Cross | sister | 1895 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-28 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
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