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We remember William John Gorton
We remember William John Gorton
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7099156
1895
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8911
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:1395260
service
British Army
Private
8911
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:1395260
service
British Army
Private
8911
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:7099156
1915
death
Source:7099156
23rd February 1915
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7099156
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Gorton |
| Source | 7099156 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8911 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8911 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8911 | Wiltshire Regiment | Private |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 England Census | Viv51929 |
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