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We remember William J Salmon
We remember William J Salmon
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
George James Salmon
Source:9395182
30th July 1878
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Marey Salmon
Source:9395182
30th June 1881
1884
1886
sibling
James Salmon
Source:9395182
25th April 1886
1889
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Salmon
Source:9395182
April 1889
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9395182
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Contractors Carmen
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9395182
31st March 1901
1905
employment
Carmen
Mr W Poel
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
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1905
1905
dates
Age 20
Source:9395182
31st October 1905
1905
enlistment
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9395182
31st October 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
557
The Essex Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9395182
2nd December 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9395182
2nd December 1905
1914
awards
Silver Rosette issued with the 1914 Star and Clasp
Other War Service Award
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1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
40689
BEF 38th Brigade, 6 Division
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9395182
10th September 1914
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
40689
Army Field Artillery
Source:9395182
14th January 1917
service
British Army
Driver
40689
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3884994
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Salmon |
| Source | 3884994 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40689 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 557 | The Essex Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Private | |||
| British Army | 40689 | BEF 38th Brigade, 6 Division | Royal Field Artillery | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 40689 | Army Field Artillery | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver Rosette issued with the 1914 Star and Clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Catherine Warren | mother | ||
| James Salmon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George James Salmon | brother | 30th July 1878 | |
| Elizabeth Marey Salmon | sister | 30th June 1881 | |
| James Salmon | brother | 25th April 1886 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Salmon | sister | April 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-11-01 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William John Salmon - Salmon Family Tree | Chris142610 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William John Salmon WW1 Cap Badge | Chris142610 |
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