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We remember George Willey
We remember George Willey
Timeline
Timeline
1878
marriage
Emily Ann Willey
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service
British Army
Private
26203
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Private
26203
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
5th Battalion
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1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7271610
Source:9233989
27th February 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Willey |
| Source | 5308752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26203 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 26203 | Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry | 5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eizabeth Willey | mother | ||
| Henry Willey | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ann Willey | wife |
Media
Media
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Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light InfantryA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Oxon and Bucks LI.
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Communities
Communities
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Olney, Buckinghamshire. Commemorated at the Olney War Memorial IWM Ref No. 8166More about Olney, Buckinghamshire. Commemorated at the Olney War Memorial IWM Ref No. 8166
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Alexander119331 |
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