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We remember Walter George Whitcombe
We remember Walter George Whitcombe
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Gwilym Whitcombe
Source:5373521
1892
1900
children
Audrey Whitcombe
Source:5373521
service
British Army
Private
65198
South Wales Borderers
Source:5373521
service
British Army
Private
93523
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:5373521
service
British Army
Private
65198/93523
South Wales borderers/Royal Welsh fusiliers
12th battalion swb
Source:5373521
1967
death
Not War Related
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:5373521
1967
burial
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:5373521
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Whitcombe |
| Source | 5373521 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 65198 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 93523 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 65198/93523 | South Wales borderers/Royal Welsh fusiliers | 12th battalion swb | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Whitcombe | daughter |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwilym Whitcombe | brother | 1892 |
Media
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My grandfather, Walter George WhitcombeIn uniform of the South Wales Borderers. And in civvies after honourable discharge. Left arm machine gunned, amputated in Rouen.
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Howard92021
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| My grandfather, Walter George Whitcombe | Howard92021 |
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