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We remember William Henry Galpin
We remember William Henry Galpin
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
1911
1914
1918
1918
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Galpin |
| Source | 7044460 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Victoria Rd., Wimborne, Dorset. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th September 1918 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10426 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10426 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Galpin | mother | ||
| William Galpin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Galpin | sister |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | light blue | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 |
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