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We remember William James Willis
We remember William James Willis
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Willis |
| Source | 4796251 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 478 Shipton Bellinger, Andover, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 665 | Military Mounted Police | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 665 | Corps of Military Police | Mounted Branch Battalion | Acting Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Willis | daughter | 1908 | |
| Dorothy Willis | daughter | 1909 | |
| Arthur Willis | son | 1913 | |
| Edith Willis | daughter | 1913 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Ellen Willis nee Brewer | wife | ||
| Gertrude Ellen Willis nee Brewer | wife | April 1907 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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