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We remember William Herbert Short D.cm. C.g.
We remember William Herbert Short D.cm. C.g.
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
location
8 Lenthall Street Walton Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9364804
1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9364808
12th November 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9364808
12th February 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9364808
16th June 1915
1916
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:9364808
24th February 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gas attack caused breathing problems
Hospital/Institution
Source:9364808
22nd July 1917
1919
service
British Army
Acting Company Sergeant Major
Kings Liverpool ( Liverpool Scottish)
10th Btn. Kings Liverpool
Source:9364808
1st March 1919
1920
appointments
Re-joined Liverpool Scottish Regiment
Source:9364804
1920 - 1925
1920
employment
Saw Mills Manager
Wallasey
Source:9364797
1920
service
British Army
Private
28436
Liverpool Regiment
Source:4022887
service
British Army
Private
145080
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:4022887
1954
death
Unknown
Wallasey
United Kingdom
Source:9364924
2nd November 1954
sibling
Frances Alice Short
Source:9364797
sibling
Ethel Short
Source:9364797
sibling
Mabel Short
Source:9364797
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Herbert |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Short D.cm. C.g. |
| Source | 9364808 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lenthall Street Walton Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28436 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 145080 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Kings Liverpool ( Liverpool Scottish) | 10th Btn. Kings Liverpool | Acting Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Short | mother | ||
| Henry Short | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Alice Short | sister | ||
| Ethel Short | sister | ||
| Mabel Short | sister |
Media
Communities
Communities
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10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool ScottishMore about 10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool Scottish
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Short | Rob23648 |
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