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We remember William Thomson
We remember William Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1882
sibling
George Thomson
Source:4429798
March 1882
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:4429798
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:4429798
16th December 1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
4510
Cheshire Regiment
Source:4429798
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
50563
Cheshire Regiment
Source:4429798
service
British Army
Corporal
50563
Cheshire Regiment
Source:7228769
1917
death
Killed in Action
Sanctuary Wood,
Belgium
Source:7228769
Source:4429798
4th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7228769
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 4429798 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4510 | Cheshire Regiment | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 50563 | Cheshire Regiment | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 50563 | Cheshire Regiment | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Priestnall | mother | ||
| George Thomson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Thomson | brother | March 1882 |
Media
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Larch Wood CemeteryWilliam is buried in Larch Wood Cemetery (Railway Cutting) At Zillebeke plot 5 roe A.
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Valerie142312
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie142312 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Larch Wood Cemetery | Valerie142312 |
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