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We remember William James Light
We remember William James Light
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Light |
| Source | 6056282 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt, Ontario | Canada | 1912 - 1915 | ||
| Moor Green, Corsham, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1893 - 1912 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 408562 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jones | mother | ||
| John Light | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Light | brother | 1881 | |
| Herbert Light | brother | 1883 | |
| Agnes Emily Light | sister | 1889 | |
| Arthur Light | brother | 1891 | |
| Christopher Light | brother | 1895 | |
| Bernard John Light | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Emily Collett | wife | 1918 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-10 | 6'0" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
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