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We remember William Kingshott
We remember William Kingshott
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
1904
1904
1908
1915
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Kingshott |
| Source | 7716584 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13277 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 16039 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 14785 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 14785 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: HMS Cordelia | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 14785 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | 4th Royal Marine Brigade | Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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