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We remember William Whittaker
We remember William Whittaker
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
31355
Manchester Regiment
18th Battalion
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Killed during the battle for Montauban Village
Montauban The Somme.
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Whittaker |
| Source | 4722829 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31355 | Manchester Regiment | 18th Battalion | Private |
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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The Battle of the Somme.I lay this wreath on the Thiepval Memorial in dedication to Private William Whittaker of the 18th Battalion Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Men of the 3rd Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Men of the 3rd Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary of the Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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