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We remember William Besant
We remember William Besant
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Besant |
| Source | 321242 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21345 | Wiltshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 21345 | Wiltshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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