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We remember William Arthur Poucher
We remember William Arthur Poucher
Timeline
Timeline
1891
service
British Army
Lieutenant and Quarter Master
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:3567452
1988
death
Thornthwaite, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
United Kingdom
Source:8662437
5th August 1988
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Poucher |
| Source | 3567452 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | Lieutenant and Quarter Master |
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William Arthur PoucherWalter Poucher was born on November 22, 1891 in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England as William Arthur Poucher. He died on August 5, 1988 in Thornthwaite, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, England. He was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers during and following World War II. He personally explored and photographed all the routes he describes in his famous mountain guides, so that users can be assured of correct directions.
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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| William Arthur Poucher | Peter5151 |
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