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We remember William Mills
We remember William Mills
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1897
employment
Messenger
Source:9375206
8th September 1897
1897
enlistment
Jamaica
Source:9375209
10th September 1897
1897
service
British Army
Private
2399
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9375209
23rd December 1897 - 25th January 1908
1902
marriage
Clara Elizabeth Seymour
Source:9375206
31st January 1902
1917
dates
Age 40
Source:9375206
5th September 1917
1917
employment
Groom
Source:9375206
5th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
6825
West India Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9375206
5th September 1917 - 4th November 1919
1924
events
unclaimed
medal
Source:3052365
1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mills |
| Source | 9375209 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2399 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6825 | West India Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mills | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Elizabeth Seymour | wife | 31st January 1902 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Wither the Fates carry us | Deborah102878 | |
| Out of Many One People | Deborah102878 |
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