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We remember William Ernest Alexander French
We remember William Ernest Alexander French
Timeline
Timeline
1887
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1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest Alexander |
| Initials | WEA |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 8589372 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 St Johns Hill, Wandsworth | United Kingdom | their own address | known August 1915 | |
| 31 Dempster Road, East Hill, Wandsworth | United Kingdom | known 19th August 1914 | ||
| 54 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 27th April 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1483 | London Regiment | 4th lond Battalion | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet French | daughter | 14th August 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Emily Ling | wife | 11th August 1913 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 |
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