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We remember Willie Edwards
We remember Willie Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
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1882
1917
dates
Age 35
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23rd May 1917
service
British Army
Private
17213
Shropshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion
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1917
death
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23rd May 1917
burial
Berkshire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Willie |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 1730174 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17213 | Shropshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Edwards | mother |
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Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 |
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