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We remember William Williams
We remember William Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1906
enlistment
Wrecsam,Wales
United Kingdom
Source:4786020
21st May 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private, Sergeant
9104 , 22357, 670837
Royal Welch Fusiliers,
2nd, 1st ,3rd, 52nd Training Battallion, Labour Corps
Source:6190123
21st May 1906 - 31st March 1920
1908
events
Overseas
posting
India
Served with the 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers
Source:6190123
9th January 1908 - 10th January 1911
1911
events
India
Overseas
Quetta
India
Present at the Kings Dheli Durba 1911
Source:6190123
1st April 1911 - 18th February 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6190123
10th August 1914 - 8th September 1916
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4786020
13th August 1914 - 8th September 1916
1915
hospitalisation
shell wound to nose
Hospital/Institution
Source:6190123
1st April 1915 - 4th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
shell wound to face at Battle of Festuburt
Hospital/Institution
Source:4786020
May 1915 - 3rd June 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound to head Battle of Guillemont
Hospital/Institution
Source:4786020
3rd September 1916 - 8th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
injury to nose
Hospital/Institution
Source:6190123
3rd September 1916 - 8th September 1916
1916
marriage
Jane Ann Jones
Source:4786020
14th October 1916
1920
discharge
Source:4786020
31st March 1920
1921
events
Porth Madog
Territorials
Porth Madog
United Kingdom
Source:6190123
20th July 1921 - 1922
1939
events
World War Two
Territorial Army Reserve
Caernarfon
United Kingdom
Promoted Corporal
Source:6190123
17th July 1939 - 10th February 1941
service
British Army
Private
670837
Labour Corps
Source:8691674
service
British Army
Private
9104
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:8691674
service
British Army
TR/4/22357
Training Reserve Battalion
Source:8691739
1954
death
Not War Related
Heart disease
Nefyn
United Kingdom
Source:4786020
14th May 1954
burial
Llithfaen, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:4786020
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 4786020 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9104 , 22357, 670837 | Royal Welch Fusiliers, | 2nd, 1st ,3rd, 52nd Training Battallion, Labour Corps | Private, Sergeant | |
| British Army | 670837 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 9104 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | TR/4/22357 | Training Reserve Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Thomas | mother | ||
| John Williams | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Ann Jones | wife | 14th October 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Anne23518 | |
| MIC | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Williams 1916 | Michael32339 | |
| Williams Williams Sgt 1941 | Michael32339 |
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