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We remember William Geoffrey Morris Rigby
We remember William Geoffrey Morris Rigby
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Source:9646317
16th October 1895
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3742965
1916
death
DIED OF WOUNDS SUSTAINED AT LA BOISSELLE, ON THE SOMME
Source:9646348
Source:9646317
7th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Geoffrey Morris |
| Initials | WGM |
| Last Name | Rigby |
| Source | 3742965 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant |
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WILLIAM GEOFFREY MORRIS RIGBYIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM GEOFFREY MORRIS RIGBY FROM CHORLEY BORN 16TH OCTOBER 1895 A PUPIL AT KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE, ISLE OF MAN 1906 - 1912 WHO DIED OF WOUNDS SUSTAINED AT LA BOISSELLE, ON THE SOMME 7TH JULY 1916 AGED 20
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WILLIAM GEOFFREY MORRIS RIGBYDetails from King William’s College RegisterContributed by:
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WILLIAM GEOFFREY MORRIS RIGBYMemorial plaque in St George's Church, ChorleyContributed by:
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WILLIAM GEOFFREY MORRIS RIGBYPhotograph shows Lt. Rigby leading the Chorley Pals Company up Chapel Street in the town heading for the railway station. The date is 23rd February 1915Contributed by:
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WILLIAM GEOFFREY MORRIS RIGBYPhotograph shows Lt. Rigby leading the Chorley Pals Company up Chapel Street in the town heading for the railway station. The date is 23rd February 1915 and he is holding 'Ned', the Pals mascot (an Old English Sheepdog).Contributed by:
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Official Records
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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