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We remember William France
We remember William France
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1903
service
British Army
Private
8026
South Wales Borderers
Source:8551600
26th March 1903 - 13th April 1905
1911
location
12 Copley Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9073122
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
8026
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8551600
13th August 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8551600
13th August 1914 - 21st October 1914
internment
pow
Source:2537758
1951
death
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:8551600
13th January 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | France |
| Source | 2537758 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Copley Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8026 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 8026 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC Historical Archives | Keith1947 |
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