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We remember William John Collins
We remember William John Collins
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1915
location
Forest View, Tytherley Road, Winterslow, Nr. Salisbury, Wilts
United Kingdom
Source:6198014
1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
R/1188
Royal Naval Division
Howe Battalion
Source:8565928
9th December 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8565929
1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8565928
Source:8565930
7th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 2 to 3 and 162 to 162A
Source:8565928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Collins |
| Source | 6198014 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View, Tytherley Road, Winterslow, Nr. Salisbury, Wilts | United Kingdom | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R/1188 | Royal Naval Division | Howe Battalion | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Collins | mother |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William John Collins | Susan77933 | |
| This photograph is of William John Collins | Susan77933 |
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