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We remember William Williams
We remember William Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Harry
Source:8960074
1890
1892
sibling
Frederick
Source:8960074
1892
1894
1896
sibling
Joseph
Source:8960074
1896
1900
sibling
Benjamin
Source:8960074
1900
1901
location
Broughton, Hawarden, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8960074
1901
1911
location
Moor Lane, Hawarden, Near Chester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8960079
1911
1917
service
British Army
Fusilier
241333
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1/5th Battalion
Source:9275018
1917
service
British Army
Private
3579
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:4785914
1917
death
Killed in Action
Egypt
Source:8960069
Source:8960071
26th March 1917
burial
Israel
Source:8960069
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 4785914 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton, Hawarden, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Moor Lane, Hawarden, Near Chester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3579 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 241333 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1/5th Battalion | Fusilier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| Samuel Williams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry | brother | 1890 | |
| Frederick | brother | 1892 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1896 | |
| Benjamin | brother | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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5 (Flintshire) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Territorial Force)More about 5 (Flintshire) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Territorial Force)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Flintshire Territorial At War 1914-18 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Welsh Fusiliers cap badge | Keith133517 |
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