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We remember William Thomas Birchall
We remember William Thomas Birchall
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1901
1917
1917
1975
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Birchall |
| Source | 8496548 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Windsor Street, Aston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 64 Neachell's Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known March 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8569 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8569 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Trueman | mother | ||
| George Herbert Birchall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | sister | ||
| Susannah | sister | ||
| Samuel | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Elizabeth Wapples | wife | 4th August 1917 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Birchall | Heidi27098 |
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