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We remember William Henry East
We remember William Henry East
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
United Kingdom
Source:5482522
Source:7271362
1898
service
British Army
Private
25079
West Riding Regiment
Source:2419962
service
British Army
Private
25079
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Source:7271362
1918
death
France
Source:7271362
Source:5482522
4th November 1918
burial
Nord
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | East |
| Source | 5482522 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25079 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 25079 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosina | mother | ||
| James East | father |
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Pte William Henry East's gravestonePte East served with the 2nd/4th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment and served with "D" Company.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chalfont790 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Chalfont790 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte William Henry East's gravestone | Patricia86248 |
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