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We remember William George Redhead
We remember William George Redhead
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1904
enlistment
Source:8813727
19th September 1904
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8555
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7609680
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
8555
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3679516
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3679516
13th August 1914
1919
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
8555
South Wales Borderers
Source:8813727
1919 - 31st March 1920
1920
service
Other Empire Force
Clerk
British Red Cross Society
Source:8813727
5th February 1920 - 31st October 1920
1920
children
William Ludwig Marie Redhead
Source:9099424
5th May 1920
1920
marriage
G Lennerman
Source:8813727
22nd November 1920
1921
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
345533
Royal Air Force
Source:8813727
7th February 1921 - 12th February 1920
internment
pow
Source:3679516
1937
death
Bootle, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8897253
1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Redhead |
| Source | 7609680 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8555 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8555 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 345533 | Royal Air Force | Corporal | ||
| Other Empire Force | British Red Cross Society | Clerk | |||
| British Army | 8555 | South Wales Borderers | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ludwig Marie Redhead | son | 5th May 1920 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Lennerman | wife | 22nd November 1920 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers Prisoners of WarMore about South Wales Borderers Prisoners of War
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South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914More about South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| POW listings from December 1914 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC Historical Archives | Keith1947 |
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