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We remember Cecil Sawyers
We remember Cecil Sawyers
Timeline
Timeline
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1901
1911
1911
1915
1915
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Sawyers |
| Source | 3916658 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Bywater Street, Chelsea, South West London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Cadogan Square, Chelsea, South West London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Chelsea, South West London | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3913 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3913 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Sawyers | mother | ||
| Owen Sawyers | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London RegimentMore about Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the SommeMore about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the Somme
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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