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We remember William Spencer
We remember William Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
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1911
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1914
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1915
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 4206148 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle End, Silverstone | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16573 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Spencer | mother | ||
| John Spencer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Spencer | brother | 1899 | |
| Sidney Spencer | brother | 1901 | |
| George Spencer | brother | 1907 | |
| Jim Spencer | brother | 1918 | |
| Annie Waite nee Spencer | sister | 1893 | |
| Lottie Spencer | sister | 1897 | |
| Rose Spencer | sister | 1904 | |
| Clara Spencer | sister | 1905 | |
| Kate Spencer | sister | 1909 | |
| Gladys Spencer | sister | 1913 | |
| Albert Spencer | brother | 1911 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-01 | 5'3" |
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Communities
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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 | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Mary13950 |
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