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We remember William Robert Butcher
We remember William Robert Butcher
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1900
sibling
George Henry
Source:8671402
1900
1901
sibling
Annie
Source:8671402
1901
1901
location
Blaenlar Street, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
Source:8671402
1901
1905
sibling
John
Source:8671406
1905
1909
sibling
Thomas
Source:8671406
1909
1911
employment
Coal Miner Cutter
Source:8671406
1911
1911
sibling
Victor
Source:8671406
1911
1911
location
10 Tynycae Place, Penygraig, Rhondda
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8671406
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
10701
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:679266
23rd September 1914 - 18th November 1918
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:679266
23rd September 1914 - 18th November 1914
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
10701
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8671386
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7086780
1916
enlistment
Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8671386
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7086780
Source:8671386
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
B. 28.
Source:7086780
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Butcher |
| Source | 8671386 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Tynycae Place, Penygraig, Rhondda | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Blaenlar Street, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10701 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 10701 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Robert Butcher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry | brother | 1900 | |
| Annie | sister | 1901 | |
| John | brother | 1905 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1909 | |
| Victor | brother | 1911 |
Media
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War GravePhoto of grave in Y Ravine Cemetery, France, taken by Martin Harvey
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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 | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Headstone | David1424 |
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