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We remember William H James
We remember William H James
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1892
education
Primary
Joys Green School
Lydbrook
United Kingdom
Source:5515567
4th April 1892 - 1902
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:5515567
April 1911
1914
enlistment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:5515567
1914
service
British Army
Private
17311
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:2578880
1944
death
The Limekilns, Forest of Dean
United Kingdom
Source:5515567
6th January 1944
burial
Lydbrook, Forest of Dean
United Kingdom
Source:5515567
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William H |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 2578880 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17311 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Hailes | mother | ||
| James James | father |
Media
Media
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William Howard James Birth CertificateCopy of his Birth Certificate born 7th Dec 1888
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William Howard James my gr uncleName William H James Military Year 1914-1920 Rank Private Medal Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal Regiment or Corps Gloucestershire Regiment Regimental Number 17311 Previous Units 9th. Bn. Glouc. Regt. 17311 Pte.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth of William Howard James | Rita18979 | |
| 1911 Census | Rita18979 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Howard James Birth Certificate | Rita18979 | |
| William Howard James Headstone | Rita18979 | |
| William Howard James my gr uncle | Rita18979 |
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