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We remember William Charles Melvin
We remember William Charles Melvin
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
17 Growing Dock Street, Barry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9324938
1901
service
British Army
Private
73772
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:3008705
1918
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7236904
Source:9324932
24th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7236904
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Melvin |
| Source | 9324932 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Growing Dock Street, Barry | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 73772 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam | mother | ||
| Francis Melvin | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William | Selena49658 |
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