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We remember William Don
We remember William Don
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1915
1915
1915
1915
1918
1918
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Don |
| Source | 1665126 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/7266 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/7266 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21161 | Norfolk Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 21161 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Garrison Bn. | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| David Don | father |
Media
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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 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
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