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We remember William Cotter
We remember William Cotter
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
sibling
Catherine
Source:9072171
1881
1881
location
Back Of Royal Arms, Dowlais
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9072173
1881
1883
sibling
Michael
Source:9072171
1883
1891
sibling
Jeremiath
Source:9072171
1891
1891
location
Crystal Palace Court, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9072171
1891
1898
service
British Army
Gunner
29939
Royal Artillery
Source:8587838
6th September 1898 - 5th September 1906
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Source:9072174
1911
1911
sibling
Michael
Source:9072174
1911
1911
location
2 Francis Street, Bargoed, Gelligaer
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9072174
1911
1911
enlistment
Blaenavon, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8587838
25th May 1911
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
3/10861
South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8587837
25th May 1911
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
10861
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8587838
20th September 1914 - 7th January 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8587838
20th September 1914 - 7th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8587838
1st April 1915 - 22nd September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
10861
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8587838
7th April 1915 - 23rd August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
38042
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:8587838
28th November 1915 - 25th January 1918
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8587838
6th March 1916 - 8th June 1916
1918
death
Bridgend, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9072154
Source:9072164
27th November 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cotter |
| Source | 5108604 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Francis Street, Bargoed, Gelligaer | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Back Of Royal Arms, Dowlais | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Crystal Palace Court, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/10861 | South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 29939 | Royal Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 10861 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 38042 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 10861 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | mother | ||
| Michael Cotter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael | brother | 1911 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1881 | |
| Michael | brother | 1883 | |
| Jeremiath | brother | 1891 |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 | |
| Headstone | Selena49658 |
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