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We remember John William Mollitt
We remember John William Mollitt
Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
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1878
1917
dates
Age 39
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9th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
266631
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1st/7th Battalion
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9th October 1917
service
British Army
Private
4163
West Yorkshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
266631
West Yorkshire Regiment
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1917
death
Killed in Action
He was shot by a sniper.
Belgium
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9th October 1917
burial
Belgium
Panel 42 to 47 and 162.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Mollitt |
| Source | 8973906 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4163 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 266631 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 266631 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | 1st/7th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Media
Media
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The Roll of Honour for L/Cpl John William MollittThis describes the life and death of John William Mollitt, including his tragic family life.
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Communities
Communities
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Morley Community Archives Great War MemoriesMore about Morley Community Archives Great War Memories
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive98819 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Grave details on L/Cpl John William Mollitt | Clive98819 | |
| The names on the Morley War Memorial | Clive98819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Roll of Honour for L/Cpl John William Mollitt | Clive98819 |
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