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We remember William Gerald Rea
We remember William Gerald Rea
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
Source:7000155
1898
1913
sibling
Howard Vincent Rea
Source:7000155
11th June 1913
1919
employment
Caster/Fitter
Railway Works
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7000155
1919 - 22nd May 1921
service
British Army
Private
22770
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:3670713
1921
death
Not War Related
Fell from a ladder whilst working for the Railway in Birmingham he died instantly
Source:7000155
22nd May 1921
burial
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7000155
sibling
Bernard Stanley Rea
Source:7000155
sibling
Harry Austin Rea
Source:7000155
sibling
Winifred Ivy Penn
Rea
Source:7000155
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Gerald |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Rea |
| Source | 7000155 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22770 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah REA nee BATT | mother | ||
| William Thomas REA | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Vincent REA | brother | 11th June 1913 | |
| Bernard Stanley REA | brother | ||
| Harry Austin REA | brother | ||
| Winifred Ivy PENN nee REA | sister |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| gravestone William Gerald REA | catherine48984 |
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