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We remember William John Orr
We remember William John Orr
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
Source:6069660
28th March 1882
1903
marriage
Alice Maude Amory
Source:9197825
25th December 1903
1905
children
Albert
Source:9197825
1905
1906
children
Violet
Source:9197825
1906
1908
children
William
Source:9197825
1908
1914
children
Margaret
Source:9197825
1914
1916
children
Alice
Source:9197825
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
140545
Source:6069660
1916
death
Source:9197803
2nd October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:9197803
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Orr |
| Source | 6069660 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140545 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert | son | 1905 | |
| Violet | daughter | 1906 | |
| William | son | 1908 | |
| Margaret | daughter | 1914 | |
| Alice | daughter | 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maude Amory | wife | 25th December 1903 |
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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 Transcription | Janet2378 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PDF of service records for C.E.F | Janet2378 |
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