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We remember William Milner
We remember William Milner
Timeline
Timeline
1916
dates
Age 44
Source:8935373
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
20551
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:3057113
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
20551
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:3057113
1916
death
Somme
France
Source:8935373
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 11C and 12A
Source:8935373
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Milner |
| Source | 3057113 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20551 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 20551 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Media
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William Milner remembered on Thiepval MemorialThis is a photograph of the inscription of William Milner's name on Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 11C and 12A.
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Thiepval Memorial and CemeteryThis is a photograph of Thiepval Memorial and Cemetery. William Milner, service number 20551, is remembered on Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 11C and 12A.Contributed by:
Jane116773
Communities
Communities
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Officers and Men of the 10th KOYLI who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 10th KOYLI who died 1/7/1916
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| date of death | Jane116773 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Milner remembered on Thiepval Memorial | Jane116773 | |
| Thiepval Memorial and Cemetery | Jane116773 |
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