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We remember William Himmons
We remember William Himmons
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1906
1906
1912
1914
1914
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Himmons |
| Source | 1887616 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7990 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| William Himmons | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Gore | wife | 1912 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-07-18 | 5'10" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-07-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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