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We remember William Johnson
We remember William Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1917
enlistment
Swallowfield camp
Jamaica
Source:9374246
26th May 1917
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Private
8908
Jamaica War Contingent
Source:9374246
26th May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9374246
29th December 1917
employment
Police Officer
Source:9374246
marriage
Cordelia Allen
Source:9374246
service
British Army
Private
8740
British West Indies Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9374246
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 2127949 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | 8908 | Jamaica War Contingent | Private | ||
| British Army | 8740 | British West Indies Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordelia Allen | wife |
Media
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HMT Briton May 1917 British West Indies Regiment (Jamaica)More about HMT Briton May 1917 British West Indies Regiment (Jamaica)
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 | |
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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