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We remember William Birchall
We remember William Birchall
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7118264
1888
marriage
Ada Birchall
Source:7118264
service
British Army
Private
16243
South Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:349473
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
16243
South Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:349473
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
16243
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:7118264
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7118264
28th July 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7118264
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Birchall |
| Source | 349473 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16243 | South Lancashire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16243 | South Lancashire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 16243 | South Lancashire Regiment | Lance Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Birchall | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Birchall | wife |
Media
Media
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Report of William Birchall's deathReport appearing in the Ormskirk Advertiser - Thursday 23 August 1917
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John6705
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report of William Birchall's death | John6705 |
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