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We remember William Arthur Atwill
We remember William Arthur Atwill
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
location
Clifton Street, Roath, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8541659
1881
1888
sibling
Percy Gerard Atwill
Source:8541667
1888
1911
location
Dousland, Near Yelverton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8541662
1911
1914
enlistment
Liverpool, New South Wales,
Australia
Source:8541649
23rd December 1914
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8541699
26th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8541649
12th November 1919
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1507
Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery
4th Battalion
Source:8541649
12th November 1919
service
British Army
Private
1507
Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery
Source:5001713
1942
death
Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:8542103
1942
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Street, Roath, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Dousland, Near Yelverton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1507 | Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1507 | Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery | 4th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Atwill | father | ||
| Sarah Helen Gerard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Gerard Atwill | brother | 1888 |
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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 | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| AIF Project | Anne23518 | |
| Baptism | Anne23518 | |
| Military Medal | Anne23518 |
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