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We remember William James Yelland
We remember William James Yelland
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Yelland |
| Source | 6998053 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Mansion Court, East St., Okehampton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th May 1917 | |
| 30 East St, Okehampton, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1901 | |
| 51 Higher St, Hatherleigh, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20357 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20357 | 8th Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Yelland | mother | ||
| Joseph S Yelland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie P Yelland | sister | 1890 | |
| Joseph Yelland | brother | 1894 |
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Record William James Yelland | Graham41388 |
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