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We remember William James May
We remember William James May
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1918
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | May |
| Source | 7042554 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20252 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah | mother | ||
| William Francis May | father |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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