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We remember William Roxborough
We remember William Roxborough
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7075144
1890
service
British Army
Private
S/7694
Gordon Highlanders
Source:3847057
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
S/7694
Gordon Highlanders
Source:7075144
1915
death
Source:7075144
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7075144
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Roxborough |
| Source | 3847057 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/7694 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/7694 | Gordon Highlanders | Lance Corporal |
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Merseyside Police RemembersPictured is Constable Gareth Olley who held a plaque for William as part of a commemorative film Merseyside Police are making for the Centenary of WW1. Thank you for the sacrifice you made & for serving for Liverpool City PoliceContributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Roxborough | Merseyside135467 | |
| Merseyside Police Remembers | Merseyside135467 |
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