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We remember William Trainer
We remember William Trainer
Timeline
Timeline
1915
hospitalisation
Injured in the Quintinshill rail disaster.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8482696
22nd May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1303
Royal Scots
7th Battalion
Source:8482696
22nd May 1915
1915
location
16 Royal Exchange
United Kingdom
Source:8482696
22nd May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:4487279
12th June 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
300189
Royal Scots
7th Battalion
Source:4487279
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Trainer |
| Source | 4487279 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Royal Exchange | United Kingdom | known 22nd May 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1303 | Royal Scots | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 300189 | Royal Scots | 7th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| 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 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of those involved in the Gretna Rail Disaster | Yvonne27542 |
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