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We remember William East
We remember William East
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1897
sibling
Margaret East
Source:6184576
1897
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6184576
1911
1911
location
Fair Ground, Halifax
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6184576
1911
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:6184567
5th March 1916
1916
employment
Showman
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6184561
5th March 1916
1916
employment
Carter
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6184567
5th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6184561
5th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
30597
Welsh Regiment
Source:6184567
5th March 1916 - 7th March 1916
1916
location
Langs Yard, Park Road, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6184567
5th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
30597
Cheshire Regiment
17th Reserve Battalion
Source:6184567
7th March 1916 - 27th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
42118
King's Liverpool Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:6184567
27th May 1916 - 17th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
51st Training Battalion
Source:6184567
17th November 1916 - 21st December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Welsh Regiment
4th Reserve Battalion
Source:6184567
21st December 1916 - 1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
23rd Battalion
Source:6184567
1st January 1917 - 21st December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
315680
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1/4th Battalion
Source:6184567
21st December 1917 - 2nd April 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6184561
22nd December 1917 - 2nd April 1918
service
British Army
Private
315680
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2419912
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
France
Source:7173840
Source:5490342
2nd April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7173840
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Ground, Halifax | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Langs Yard, Park Road, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th March 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 315680 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 30597 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 30597 | Cheshire Regiment | 17th Reserve Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 42118 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 16th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 51st Training Battalion | Private | |||
| British Army | Welsh Regiment | 4th Reserve Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 23rd Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 315680 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1/4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane East | mother | ||
| William Henry East | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret East | sister | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Dorothy468 |
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