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We remember William J Tyler
We remember William J Tyler
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:6656155
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Margaret Roding
United Kingdom
Source:6656155
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6654426
17th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Source:6654426
17th May 1915
1919
discharge
Source:6654426
4th April 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
3478
Essex Regiment
Source:5357024
service
British Army
Corporal
250858
Essex Regiment
Source:5357024
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Tyler |
| Source | 5357024 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3478 | Essex Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 250858 | Essex Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Tyler | father | ||
| Elizabeth Ellen | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-17 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Essex Regiment Recruiting March 1915More about Essex Regiment Recruiting March 1915
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jackie351 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jackie351 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jackie351 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Regiment | Jackie351 |
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Stories
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