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We remember William Appleton
We remember William Appleton
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
Birdforth, Thirsk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8756580
1901
1911
location
South Otterington, Thirsk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8756580
1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
18618
Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra)
10th Battalion
Source:8756580
1916
1916
location
Sandhutton, Thirsk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8756580
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7144375
Source:8756580
12th January 1916
burial
Nord
France
Source:7144375
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Appleton |
| Source | 650579 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdforth, Thirsk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Sandhutton, Thirsk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| South Otterington, Thirsk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18618 | Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra) | 10th Battalion | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Sandhutton, Thirsk. Roll of HonourMore about Sandhutton, Thirsk. Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Iain53274 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhutton, Thirsk War memorial | Iain53274 |
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