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We remember William John Couchman
We remember William John Couchman
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1918
enlistment
Source:9620573
22nd April 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9620573
17th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/336277
Royal Engineers
Inland Waterways & Docks
Source:9620581
17th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:9620581
1918
1919
death
Source:9620586
26th February 1919
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9620586
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Couchman |
| Source | 9620581 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/336277 | Royal Engineers | Inland Waterways & Docks | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Couchman.
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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 | Terry7885 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Terry7885 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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