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We remember William Henry Sampson
We remember William Henry Sampson
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
enlistment
Source:8638783
23rd October 1914
1915
marriage
Hilda Pennycuick
Source:8638783
15th October 1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8638783
service
British Army
Private
73847
Canadian Infantry
Source:3889884
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers attached Tank Corps
Source:3889884
service
British Army
Captain
Northumberland Fusiliers attached Tank Corps
Source:3889884
1984
death
Not War Related
Source:8638783
12th October 1984
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Sampson |
| Source | 3889884 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 73847 | Canadian Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers attached Tank Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers attached Tank Corps | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Pennycuick | wife | 15th October 1915 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The first Tank Crews | David1424 |
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