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We remember William Billington
We remember William Billington
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
20779
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
20779
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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1918
death
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29th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Billington |
| Source | 342324 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20779 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20779 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private BillingtonThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private William Billington for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: William Billington. Address: 6 Brougham St. Occupation: Cotton Spinner. Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 20779. Date of Death: 29th August 1918. Place where killed or injury received: Not stated. Remarks: None.
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Billington | Preston485 |
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