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We remember William Wilson Fairless
We remember William Wilson Fairless
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1892
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1911
1911
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Wilson |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Fairless |
| Source | 9523783 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Store Villas, Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1075 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 457142 | Royal Engineers | Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara | mother | ||
| William Fairless | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Mary Fairless | sister | 1898 | |
| Robert Lough Fairless | brother | 1892 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | J58624 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | J58624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | J58624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | J58624 |
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