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We remember William Merrifield
We remember William Merrifield
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Carrie Merrifield
Source:5485537
1886
1889
1891
sibling
Hilda Merrifield
Source:5485537
1891
1901
location
PORTHPEAN, ST AUSTELL
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5485537
1901
1908
education
Secondary education.
St Austell County School
St Austell
United Kingdom
Source:5485670
September 1908
1914
enlistment
St Austell
United Kingdom
Source:5485638
29th August 1914
1914
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:5485638
October 1914
1915
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:5485639
April 1915 - 28th September 1915
education
Primary education
Mount Charles School
St Austell
United Kingdom
Source:5485638
education
Teacher Training
St Luke's College
Exeter
United Kingdom
Source:5485638
employment
Assistant Master
St Blazey School
St Blazey, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:5485638
service
British Army
Private
4548
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Source:3013926
service
British Army
Private
4548
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
1/4 (Extra Reserve) Battn
Source:5485638
1915
death
Killed in Action
He was offered a commission before the battle but refused to take it until after the action.
Kut-el-Amara
Iraq
Source:7505348
Source:5485639
28th September 1915
burial
Kut-el-Amara
Iraq
Source:7505348
Source:5485639
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Merrifield |
| Source | 3013926 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTHPEAN, ST AUSTELL | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4548 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 4548 | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | 1/4 (Extra Reserve) Battn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Merrifield nee Snell | mother | ||
| Thomas Merrifield | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie MERRIFIELD | sister | 1886 | |
| Hilda MERRIFIELD | sister | 1891 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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William MerrifieldWilliam Merrifield's photograph from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour
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De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour Part 1William Merrifield's notice in De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour Part 1Contributed by:
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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour (part 2)William Merrifield's notice in De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour Part 2Contributed by:
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St Austell County SchoolSchool County School's Memorial Service, 1921: Order of ServiceContributed by:
Anthony2824
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anthony2824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anthony2824 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial in Holy Trinity Church, St Austell | Anthony2824 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Merrifield | Anthony2824 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour Part 1 | Anthony2824 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour (part 2) | Anthony2824 | |
| St Austell County School | Anthony2824 |
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