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We remember William Strain
We remember William Strain
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1907
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Strain |
| Source | 4295921 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5675 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5675 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 5675 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Company Serjeant Major |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth STRAIN nee Harris | mother | ||
| Ephriam STRAIN | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sarah LEDGER | wife | 13th July 1907 |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Tree- Hetherington, Sydney, Rushton, McCreadie & Ismay | Roland42354 |
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