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We remember William John Tillyer
We remember William John Tillyer
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Alfred
Source:8619367
1894
1899
sibling
Albert
Source:8619367
1899
1901
sibling
Annie
Source:8619367
1901
1901
location
Great College Street, St.Pancras
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8619367
1901
1911
employment
Apprentice compositor
Source:8619345
1911
1911
location
59, Hilldrop Crescent, Holloway
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8619345
1911
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1423
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion ( Rifles)
Source:8944590
18th March 1915 - 25th September 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6637172
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Special memorial 75.
Source:8944590
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Tillyer |
| Source | 8619375 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59, Hilldrop Crescent, Holloway | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Great College Street, St.Pancras | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1423 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion ( Rifles) | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| William Tillyer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | brother | 1894 | |
| Albert | brother | 1899 | |
| Annie | sister | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Rfm W.J.TillyerThis photo is from the dedication in the 6th City of London War Diary - 'the Cast Iron Sixth'
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The UnforgottenDedication from the Cast Iron Sixth - war diary of the 6th City of LondonContributed by:
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Medal AwardsExtract from 6th City of London Rifles medal roll for the British War and Victory medals, showing service numbers and years of service. Image from ancestry.co.ukContributed by:
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War MuseumContributed by:
Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Susan26537 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rfm W.J.Tillyer | Susan26537 | |
| The Unforgotten | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Awards | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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