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We remember Obadiah Williams
We remember Obadiah Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Jamaica
Source:9210166
1895
hospitalisation
rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:9210166
service
British Army
Private
8671
British West Indies Regiment
Source:4778915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Obadiah |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 4778915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8671 | British West Indies Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMT Briton Mar 1917 British West Indies Regiment (Jamaica)More about HMT Briton Mar 1917 British West Indies Regiment (Jamaica)
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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