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We remember John William Wollas
We remember John William Wollas
Timeline
Timeline
1911
enlistment
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1st June 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
10408
Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd
Source:8841512
15th January 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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15th January 1915 - December 1917
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:8841512
27th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
10408
K.O.Y.L.I.
1st
Source:8841512
27th December 1917
service
British Army
Private
10408
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:4843283
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Wollas |
| Source | 8841512 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10408 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 10408 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd | Private | |
| British Army | 10408 | K.O.Y.L.I. | 1st | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Spoon. Marked to .#10408. K.O.Yorks.L.I.Spoon Marked to. Pte. John William Woolas.#10408. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Spoon. Marked to .#10408. K.O.Yorks.L.I. | Guy70036 |
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