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We remember William Palmer
We remember William Palmer
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8598223
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
9760
Scottish Rifles
Source:8598223
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Harrismith
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8598223
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3377797
5th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9760
Scottish Rifles
2nd Battalion
Source:8580818
26th December 1914
1914
events
Field General Court Martial
Military Discipline
La Flinque
France
Source:8580818
27th December 1914 - 27th December 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Palmer |
| Source | 3377797 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrismith | South Africa | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9760 | Scottish Rifles | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9760 | Scottish Rifles | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914More about 23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters, War Diary Nov - Dec 1914 | Gordon760 |
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