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We remember William Allan Murgatroyd.
We remember William Allan Murgatroyd.
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
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1890
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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25th August 1915
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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26th November 1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
17650
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4989831
service
British Army
Serjeant
17650
Royal Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7219884
Source:4989831
20th March 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Allan |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Murgatroyd. |
| Source | 9224928 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17650 | Royal Fusiliers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 17650 | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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DCM, 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Murgatroyd for Distinguished Conduct in the Field and service during the Great War (Medal Index Cards)
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Royal Fusiliers cap badgeWilliam Murgatroyd was serving in the 2nd Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)Contributed by:
Ian105013
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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette 23 November 1917 | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Ian105013 | |
| DCM, 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 |
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