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We remember William John Spencer
We remember William John Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
1874
birth
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1874
1916
dates
Age 42
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28th September 1916
marriage
Esther
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service
British Army
Private
G/8335
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
9th Battalion
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1916
death
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28th September 1916
burial
Thiepval
France
XIV. A. 8.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 7727626 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/8335 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| George Robert Spencer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther | wife |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Linda571 |
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