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We remember William Grant
We remember William Grant
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Barbados
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1891
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:8778921
20th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Barbados
Source:8778921
7th September 1915
1915
service
Other Empire Force
77
Barbados Volunteers
Source:8778921
7th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
850
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
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20th September 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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21st January 1916 - 12th May 1919
1918
events
Loss of good conduct badge, forfeit ten days pay
Military Discipline
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24th May 1918
1919
events
Field Punishment No. One
Military Discipline
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4th January 1919
1919
dates
Age 28
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24th July 1919
1919
discharge
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24th July 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Operation for hernia
Hospital/Institution
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24th July 1919
employment
Butcher
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Grant |
| Source | 1421814 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | 77 | Barbados Volunteers | |||
| British Army | 850 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-07 | 5'9" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies RegimentMore about HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies Regiment
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BWIR | Deborah102878 | |
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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