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We remember Samuel Whitcher
We remember Samuel Whitcher
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
United Kingdom
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1882
1900
events
Previous Military Service
Previous military service
United Kingdom
"Excellent Character"
Source:9404647
21st August 1900 - 24th October 1908
1910
marriage
Mary Taplin
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12th December 1910
1914
enlistment
Source:9404647
5th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5373277
19th August 1914 - 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Malaria while in SALONIKA first attack 1916, last attack 1918
Hospital/Institution
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1916
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
479667
Labour Corps
23rd Depot, Southern Command Labour Centre
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1918
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
11297
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5373277
theatres
Balkans :2
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theatres
Egypt :4
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Whitcher |
| Source | 5373277 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11297 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 479667 | Labour Corps | 23rd Depot, Southern Command Labour Centre | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Taplin | wife | 12th December 1910 |
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Portrait photoFrom Ancestry records compiled by descendents of Samuel Whitcher
Contributed by:
Chris2090
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Chris2090 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photo | Chris2090 |
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