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We remember William Spence
We remember William Spence
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:9059987
9th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
PS/9650
Royal Fusiliers
Source:9059987
9th October 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Fatality wounded. William was unable to reach the safety of his own lines and his body was never recovered; he was one of over 100 men of the Battalion posted as missing after the attack.
Source:9059987
Source:9644078
9th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:9059987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spence |
| Source | 4201821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | PS/9650 | Royal Fusiliers | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Spence | mother | ||
| Thomas Spence | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chairs that Stand Empty | James126456 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Spence | James126456 |
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