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We remember William Alfred Paynter
We remember William Alfred Paynter
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1906
employment
Bookbinder
Dorchester
United Kingdom
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1906 - 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916 - 21st April 1918
1918
dates
Age 28
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21st April 1918
service
British Army
Private
27120
Dorset Regiment
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
27120
Dorsetshire Regiment
6th battalion
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1918
death
Died of wounds
Injured at front. Evacuated to Etaples Military Hospital where died.
Etaples
France
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21st April 1918
burial
France
XXIX. J. 10
Source:9025369
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27120 | Dorset Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27120 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 6th battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cross or Paynter | mother | ||
| Henry Paynter | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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SDGR Dorchester Branch memorialMore about SDGR Dorchester Branch memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWCG Certificate for William Painter | Ian61288 | |
| William A Paynter - Service Medal and Award Roll | Ian61288 |
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