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We remember William Alfred Girdwood
We remember William Alfred Girdwood
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Girdwood |
| Source | 9008458 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17 | Signal Company | Private | ||
| British Army | 1452 | 7th Dragoon Guards attached 34 Div Signal Co | Cpl DCM |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria | mother | ||
| Fredrick Girdwood | father |
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Communities
Communities
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Kut-el-Amara (2) Communications incl 34 Div Signal Co, Wireless Signal Squadron and ArmyCorps SignalsMore about Kut-el-Amara (2) Communications incl 34 Div Signal Co, Wireless Signal Squadron and ArmyCorps Signals
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Kut-el-Amara (6) Hussars and DragoonsMore about Kut-el-Amara (6) Hussars and Dragoons
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | charlie59580 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | charlie59580 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | charlie59580 | |
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | charlie59580 |
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