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We remember William Homer
We remember William Homer
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1908
children
William Homer
Source:5497207
9th May 1908
1910
children
Lily Homer
Source:5497207
29th October 1910
1916
hospitalisation
William was admitted to the 77th field ambulance having sustained a gun shot wound to his head. He rejoined the battalion after one week.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5497207
9th May 1916 - 16th May 1916
employment
Soilder
5th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:5497207
employment
Soilder
Lancashire Fusiliers
United Kingdom
Source:5497207
employment
Machine Man
Source:5497207
marriage
Lily Finney
Source:5497207
service
British Army
Private
14447
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:1952235
service
British Army
Private
14447
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7412500
1916
death
Killed in Action
On the morning of 7th July 1916 Private William Homer was killed in action whilst the Battalion took part in an attack on Ovillers and the trenches across the Pozieres Roa
France
Source:7412500
Source:5497207
7th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7412500
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Homer |
| Source | 1952235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14447 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 14447 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Homer | son | 9th May 1908 | |
| Lily Homer | daughter | 29th October 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Finney | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Records of Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Ashley11488 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Homer | Peter7254 |
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