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We remember William Thomas Orton
We remember William Thomas Orton
Timeline
Timeline
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:6990179
9th October 1916
1916
missing
During the Battle of the Somme
Source:6990179
9th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
5457
London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles)
1/9 Battalion
Source:6990179
9th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
392137
London Regiment
Source:3340512
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Details
Names
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| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 392137 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5457 | London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) | 1/9 Battalion | Private |
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Portrait photograph of William Thomas OrtonRifleman William Thomas Orton 1/9 Battalion, London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) Rfmn Orton was reported missing, aged 19 on 9 October 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Charlotte33
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Portrait photograph of William Thomas Orton | Charlotte33 |
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