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We remember William John Wright
We remember William John Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
Frederick Thomas
Source:8991066
1898
1900
sibling
Elsie
Source:8991066
1900
1901
location
Gatewood, Robin Post Lane, Wilmington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8991066
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Evelyn
Source:8991064
1902
1904
sibling
Daisy
Source:8991064
1904
1906
sibling
Robert Edwin
Source:8991064
1906
1908
sibling
Arthur James
Source:8991064
1908
service
British Army
Private
23673
Royal Army Medical Corps
62nd General Hospital
Source:8991069
1917
death
War Related Sickness
Died of dysentery.
Source:7282742
18th November 1917
burial
Greece
Grave 1279
Source:7282742
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 7282742 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatewood, Robin Post Lane, Wilmington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23673 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 62nd General Hospital | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Jane | mother | ||
| William Wright | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Thomas | brother | 1898 | |
| Elsie | sister | 1900 | |
| Evelyn | sister | 1902 | |
| Daisy | sister | 1904 | |
| Robert Edwin | brother | 1906 | |
| Arthur James | brother | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Wilmington War MemorialWilliam John Wright is commemorated on the war memorial situated inside the grounds of St. Mary and St. Peter Churchyard, Wilmington.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William John Wright, Royal Army Medical Corps, is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece.Contributed by:
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Royal Army Medical Corps Cap BadgePrivate Wright wore a similar cap badge.Contributed by:
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Wilmington War MemorialWilliam Wright is commemorated on the war memorial inside the grounds of St Mary & St Peter Parish Church, Wilmington.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Royal Army Medical Corps Cap Badge | John72644 | |
| Wilmington War Memorial | John72644 |
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