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We remember William Hitchcock
We remember William Hitchcock
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9145854
28th March 1918
service
British Army
Private
1445
Dorset Yeomanry
Source:1898434
service
British Army
Private
96187
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:1898434
service
British Army
Private
96187
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
Source:7502757
1917
death
Source:7502757
21st November 1917
burial
Source:7502757
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hitchcock |
| Source | 1898434 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1445 | Dorset Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 96187 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Private | ||
| British Army | 96187 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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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 | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew13060 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W Hitchcock | Andrew13060 |
Stories
Stories
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