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We remember William George Hay
We remember William George Hay
Timeline
Timeline
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
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14th September 1914 - 7th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
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7th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
1463
London Regiment
1st Battalion
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7th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Highlanders
8th Battalion
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7th August 1916
service
British Army
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Accidentally killed by the premature explosion of a bomb.
France
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7th August 1916
burial
Near Bethune, Pas de Calais
France
I. J. 61.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Hay |
| Source | 1791258 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 1463 | London Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | Royal Highlanders | 8th Battalion | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Hay | mother | ||
| William Hay | father |
Media
Media
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Image of Lt William George HayImage taken from The London Scottish Regimental Gazette Sept 1916, No 249, Vol XX1.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Records | Carol37753 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Image of Lt William George Hay | Carol37753 |
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