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We remember William Rochford
We remember William Rochford
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7118213
1899
1902
sibling
Mary Rochford
Source:9436085
1902
1905
sibling
Annie Rochford
Source:9436085
1905
1908
sibling
Lizzie Rochford
Source:9436085
1908
1910
sibling
Maggie Rochford
Source:9436085
1910
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:9436085
2nd April 1918
1918
location
11 Lothian Street, Rosewell, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9436085
2nd April 1918
service
British Army
Private
29587
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:3797949
service
British Army
Private
25947
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:3797949
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
25947
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:7118213
1918
death
Unknown
Near Amiens
France
Source:7118213
Source:9436085
2nd April 1918
burial
Somme
France
I. H. 34
Source:9436085
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Rochford |
| Source | 3797949 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lothian Street, Rosewell, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29587 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 25947 | Royal Irish Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 25947 | Royal Irish Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Rochford | mother | ||
| Thomas Rochford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rochford | sister | 1902 | |
| Annie Rochford | sister | 1905 | |
| Lizzie Rochford | sister | 1908 | |
| Maggie Rochford | sister | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Rosewell War Memorial Hall, MidlothianMore about Rosewell War Memorial Hall, Midlothian
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | James137766 |
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