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We remember William George Simmons
We remember William George Simmons
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
Source:9356374
1890
1916
marriage
Rosina Putland
Source:9356353
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9356374
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
45802
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4039022
service
British Army
Bombardier
7809059
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:4039022
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
7809059
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:9325604
1921
death
Died Mullingar Military Hospital, Ireland duodenal ulcer peritonitis
Source:9325604
Source:9356374
25th August 1921
burial
United Kingdom
Z.588
Source:9325604
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Simmons |
| Source | 4039022 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45802 | Machine Gun Corps | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 7809059 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 7809059 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosina Putland | wife | 1916 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSM William George Simmons | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne (Ocklynge) Cemetery | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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