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We remember William Thomas Exell
We remember William Thomas Exell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Edwin Charles Exell
Source:5505326
1887
1892
sibling
Henry Hubert Exell
Source:5505375
November 1892
1895
1901
location
Crossways, Thornbury, Glos.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505326
April 1901
1914
enlistment
Sidworth
United Kingdom
Source:5505242
5th September 1914
1919
discharge
Source:5505242
30th September 1919
hospitalisation
His discharge record mentions two wound stripes.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5505242
service
British Army
Private
3985
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:1181544
service
British Army
Private
20328
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:1181544
1981
death
United Kingdom
Source:5505375
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Exell |
| Source | 5505326 |
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Source | 5505326 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways, Thornbury, Glos. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3985 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20328 | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelina Screen | mother | ||
| Henry Exell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Hubert Exell | brother | November 1892 | |
| Edwin Charles Exell | brother | 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-30 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign Medals | Mike3717 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Exell | Mike3717 |
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