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We remember William Alexander Piper
We remember William Alexander Piper
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
1913
1916
1916
1917
1917
1918
1918
1919
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alexander |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Piper |
| Source | 6983629 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Holborn Road, Prince Regent's Lane, Green Gate, London E | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 | |
| 88 Clever Rd, Custom House, London E16 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42749 | Durham Light Infantry | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1615 | Essex Regiment | 2/6 Battalion | ||
| British Army | 234414 | Royal Engineers | 344th Road Construction Co |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Maud Hands | wife | 30th September 1911 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI War Diaries - 14th Battalion Durham Light Infantry | Anne23518 | |
| Military Medal | Anne23518 |
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