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We remember William Lynch
We remember William Lynch
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1905
enlistment
Source:7716717
11th October 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
13552
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7716717
11th October 1905
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/13552
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Defence
Source:8586949
31st May 1916
1916
death
Source:8586949
31st May 1916
awards
Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy
Other War Service Award
Source:8586950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lynch |
| Source | 7716717 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13552 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PLY/13552 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Defence | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| William Lynch | Stephen27718 |
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