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We remember Howard Vincent Gwilliam
We remember Howard Vincent Gwilliam
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1915
enlistment
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:5511628
28th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
2874
Gloucestershire Hussars
Source:1505354
service
British Army
Private
2874
Gloucestershire Yeomanry
Source:1505354
service
British Army
Private
235443
Corps of Hussars
Source:1505354
service
British Army
Private
235543
Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
1/1
Source:5511628
1949
death
Not War Related
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:5511628
3rd November 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Howard Vincent |
| Initials | HV |
| Last Name | Gwilliam |
| Source | 5511628 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2874 | Gloucestershire Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 2874 | Gloucestershire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 235443 | Corps of Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 235543 | Royal Gloucestershire Hussars | 1/1 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Snook | mother | ||
| James Thomas Gwilliam | father |
Media
Media
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Howard Gwillam in his RGH uniform.Howard Gwilliam was 16 when he joined the RGH. He was posted to Egypt to join members of the regiment who had survived Gallipoli.
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Cert of DischargeFull title "Certificate of Disembodiment on Demobilization.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Gwillam in his RGH uniform. | Robert20660 | |
| Cert of Discharge | Robert20660 |
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We remember Howard Vincent Gwilliam
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