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We remember William Henry Wills
We remember William Henry Wills
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Wills |
| Source | 6208541 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottiford House, Bovey Tracey, S.Devon | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R/2800 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | R/2800 | Royal Naval Division | Anson Battalion | Able Seaman |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| George Wills | father |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Derek29832 |
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