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We remember William Calcutt
We remember William Calcutt
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1899
events
Boar War
Militia Service
South Africa
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1899 - 1903
1914
awards
National Reservist
Other War Service Award
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11th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Fulham
United Kingdom
Source:5503347
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
G/534
Middlesex Regiment Depot
5th Battalion
Source:5503347
31st August 1914 - 8th July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5503347
3rd February 1915 - 12th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded serious H2294-R
Hospital/Institution
Source:5503347
12th October 1915
1921
events
Medal error
Medals
London
United Kingdom
Medals were returned and corrected medals re-issued.
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4th February 1921
1932
death
Hammersmith
United Kingdom
Source:5503347
1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Calcutt |
| Source | 5443814 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/534 | Middlesex Regiment Depot | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| National Reservist | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Pension Record | Daisy16171 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Calcutt | Daisy16171 |
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