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We remember William West
We remember William West
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 4704748 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 6th September 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5421 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 201764 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 201764 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 1/4th Battalion | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas West | son | 21st January 1917 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Roberts | wife | September 1915 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'4" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 | Emma17145 | |
| Marriage | Emma17145 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Emma17145 | |
| Casualty details | Emma17145 |
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