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We remember Wilfred John Besant
We remember Wilfred John Besant
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7301190
1893
service
British Army
Private
16295
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:321252
service
British Army
Private
16295
Grenadier Guards
Source:7301190
1914
death
Source:7301190
11th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
Source:7301190
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Besant |
| Source | 7301190 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16295 | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16295 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
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Gravestone of Pvt. Wilfred John Besant.Pvt Besant died on 11/9/14. He is buried in GUARDS GRAVE, VILLERS COTTERETS FOREST
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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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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Pvt. Wilfred John Besant. | Roger131089 |
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