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We remember William Harry Birch
We remember William Harry Birch
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
1911
1911
1916
1916
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Harry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Birch |
| Source | 8070450 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tabley Road, Islington, North London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Chatham Street, Battersea, South London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Tottenham, North London | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5948 | London Regiment | 8th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5948 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria J Birch | mother | ||
| Ernest J Birch | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1916 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment - Those who died
Enlisted 1916 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment - Those who diedMore about Enlisted 1916 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment - Those who died
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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