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We remember William James Pope
We remember William James Pope
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1912
employment
Haulier
Source:7613457
1912
1912
location
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613457
1912
1912
service
British Army
Gunner
13717
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7613457
15th July 1912
1915
hospitalisation
Gonorrhoea & Tuberculosis
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613457
3rd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7613457
1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7613457
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Bombardier
13717
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7613457
27th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613457
10th August 1916 - 22nd August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613457
19th September 1916 - 24th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Dysentery
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613457
19th November 1916 - 21st December 1916
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
13717
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7613457
27th May 1918 - 31st March 1920
1920
location
11 Junction Road, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613457
31st March 1920
1977
death
Not War Related
Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:7613463
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Pope |
| Source | 7613457 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Junction Road, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1920 | ||
| Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | known 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13717 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 13717 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 13717 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipa Samuels | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl museum website | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William's medals | Selena49658 |
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