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We remember William Wedge
We remember William Wedge
Timeline
Timeline
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8850657
27th March 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8850657
10th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
17599
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:8850662
service
British Army
Private
17599
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Depot
Source:8850657
1917
death
Had been gassed
High Ercall, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8850662
20th December 1917
burial
Shropshire
United Kingdom
52. 14. 4.
Source:8852744
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wedge |
| Source | 4682541 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17599 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 17599 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | R58235 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - record | R58235 |
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