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We remember William Tapp
We remember William Tapp
Timeline
Timeline
1897
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
56116
Source:5792459
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
56116
Canadian Infantry
Source:7313884
1918
death
Source:7313884
16th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7313884
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Tapp |
| Source | 5792459 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 56116 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 56116 | Canadian Infantry | Sergeant |
Media
Media
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Burial CertificateOfficial army certificate stating when he died and where he was buried
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Awarded Military MedalPage from War Diary noting his award for Gallantry, a previous entry notes that he stormed a machine gun post single handedContributed by:
Richard120877
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Certificate | Richard120877 | |
| Awarded Military Medal | Richard120877 |
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