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We remember George Leonard Willis
We remember George Leonard Willis
Timeline
Timeline
1816
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8652674
1st December 1816
1896
1915
enlistment
Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8652674
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
16283
Dorsetshire Regiment
3rd
Source:8652674
11th December 1915 - 30th November 1916
1916
employment
Cowman
Furzehill, Wimborne
United Kingdom
Source:8652674
20th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
5362
Leinster Regiment
2nd to 14.12.16 then 7th
Source:8652674
30th November 1916 - 11th June 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Bronchitis & Tonsilitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8652674
16th December 1916 - 20th January 1917
1918
discharge
Source:8652674
17th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
No Longer physically fit for war service para 392 (XVI) Kings Regs
Hospital/Institution
Source:8652674
17th May 1918
service
British Army
Private
G/1351
Royal Munster Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:7081224
1919
death
Source:7081224
18th July 1919
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
South of Chancel.
Source:7081224
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Leonard |
| Initials | GL |
| Last Name | Willis |
| Source | 8652671 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/1351 | Royal Munster Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16283 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 3rd | Private | |
| British Army | 5362 | Leinster Regiment | 2nd to 14.12.16 then 7th | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia | mother | ||
| Joseph Willis | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Grave of Pte GL WillisC.W.G.C. Grave Stone of GL Willis, Stanbridge Church, Wimborne Minster, DOrset takne by Chris Brown 13th April 2016
Contributed by:
Chris2090
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Pte GL Willis | Chris2090 |
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