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We remember William Blane
We remember William Blane
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7415909
service
British Army
Private
22111
18th Highlander Light Infantry
Source:381733
service
British Army
Private
22111
Highland Light Infantry
Source:7415909
1918
death
Source:7415909
25th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7415909
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Blane |
| Source | 381733 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22111 | 18th Highlander Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 22111 | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. Blane | Rab116328 |
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