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We remember William Beck
We remember William Beck
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1911
location
New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9436811
3rd April 1911
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
7186
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:269089
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
7186
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:269089
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:269089
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7249343
1918
death
Source:7249343
18th April 1918
burial
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7249343
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Beck |
| Source | 269089 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7186 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 1 | |
| British Army | 7186 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant |
Media
Communities
Communities
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1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911More about 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| KRRC Officers Boss Cap Badge | Keith133517 |
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