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We remember William Skelly
We remember William Skelly
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
sibling
Richard Skelly
Source:8995177
1881
1881
location
3 Roberts' Court, Beast Market, Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8995177
1881
1884
sibling
Ann Skelly
Source:8995223
1884
1888
sibling
Mary Ellen Skelly
Source:8995223
1888
1893
sibling
Winifred Skelly
Source:8995223
1893
1898
sibling
Francis Skelly
Source:8995223
1898
1911
service
British Army
Private
Source:8995253
1911
1911
location
Roberts Barracks, Quetta
India
military residence address
Source:8995253
1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
5322
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8994989
1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Italy
Source:8994989
Source:8995377
15th November 1918
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8994993
24th January 1919
burial
GENOA
Italy
II.A.20
Source:8994989
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Skelly, |
| Source | 8994989 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Roberts' Court, Beast Market, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Roberts Barracks, Quetta | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Private | ||||
| British Army | 5322 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Skelly | father | ||
| Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Skelly | brother | 1881 | |
| Ann Skelly | sister | 1884 | |
| Mary Ellen Skelly | sister | 1888 | |
| Winifred Skelly | sister | 1893 | |
| Francis Skelly | brother | 1898 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Wayne117646 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards | Wayne117646 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census (Parents & Siblings) | Wayne117646 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William | Selena49658 |
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We remember William Skelly
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