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We remember William John Rich
We remember William John Rich
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
1911
1911
1917
1917
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Rich |
| Source | 9102043 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aylesbury Street, Walworth, South East London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Walworth, South East London | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 385102 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 385102 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | 2nd/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rich | mother | ||
| James Rich | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Ethel French | wife | June 1911 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1917 and Later - 8th Battalion of London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)More about Enlisted 1917 and Later - 8th Battalion of London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
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2/8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - Wurst Farm Ridge on 20 September 1917More about 2/8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - Wurst Farm Ridge on 20 September 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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