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We remember William Ewart Bird
We remember William Ewart Bird
Duplicate of Ewart William Bird
Duplicate of W E Bird
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1908
marriage
Florence Victoria Grace Elliott
Source:9205244
15th March 1908 - 25th January 1934
1935
marriage
Ethel May Hammond
Source:9205244
17th April 1935
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9205218
service
British Army
Corporal
202691
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:353518
1956
death
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9205240
19th February 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ewart |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Bird |
| Source | 9205218 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202691 | Somerset Light Infantry | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May Hammond | wife | 17th April 1935 | |
| Florence Victoria Grace Elliott | wife | 15th March 1908 |
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Somerset Silver War Badge RecipientsMore about Somerset Silver War Badge Recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew13060 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WE Bird | Andrew13060 | |
| WE Bird | Andrew13060 | |
| WE Bird | Andrew13060 |
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