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We remember William James Wolfe
We remember William James Wolfe
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Wolfe |
| Source | 8544303 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Haydens Rd, Wimbledon, SW19 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th January 1919 | |
| 95 Hamilton Rd, Wimbledon. Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th December 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 58236 | Royal Engineers | 20th Company | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 58236 | Royal Engineers | Bedford S.D | Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Wolfe | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Leah Forber-Searle | wife | 29th June 1918 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Chris2090 |
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