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We remember William James Keith
We remember William James Keith
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
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1889
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2602910
6th October 1915
1918
dates
Age 29
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15th March 1918
service
British Army
Rifleman
14/15057
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:2602910
service
British Army
Corporal
14/15057
Royal Irish Rifles
14th Battalion
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1918
death
Died post-discharge due to tuberculosis.
Source:9349790
Source:9349791
15th March 1918
burial
County Antrim
United Kingdom
Glenalina Extn. Sec. L.1. Grave 110.
Source:9449247
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Keith |
| Source | 2602910 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/15057 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | 14/15057 | Royal Irish Rifles | 14th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria | mother | ||
| William James Keith | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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In From the Cold - British Army - Irish regimentsMore about In From the Cold - British Army - Irish regiments
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CWGC commemoration details amended since 14 July 2018More about CWGC commemoration details amended since 14 July 2018
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - updated commemoration details | Yvonne27542 |
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