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We remember William Last
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
Shoemeadow Bottom, Chevington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8819704
6th April 1891
1901
location
Round House, Ickworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8819704
1st April 1901
1911
employment
Hurdle Maker
Ickworth Estate
Ickworth, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8819704
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Martin's Green, Ickworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8819704
6th April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8819704
8th August 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8819704
6th September 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8819704
1918
1919
discharge
Source:8819704
24th October 1919
1939
employment
Farm Labourer
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8819704
29th September 1939
1939
location
Manor Lane, Horringer
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8819704
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Gunner
41389
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2624246
1943
death
Bury St Edmunds District
United Kingdom
Source:8819704
1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Last |
| Source | 2624246 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Lane, Horringer | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Martin's Green, Ickworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1911 | |
| Round House, Ickworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Shoemeadow Bottom, Chevington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41389 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Last nee Bridge | mother | ||
| John Last | father |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 |
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