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We remember William Piercy Black
We remember William Piercy Black
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
British Army
Private
18850
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:366155
1918
death
Killed in Action
Pozières, Somme, Picardie
France
Source:366155
21st March 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Piercy |
| Initials | WP |
| Last Name | Black |
| Source | 366155 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18850 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jane Piercy | mother | ||
| Henry Black | father |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Light Infantry | Peter34996 |
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