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We remember William Wickham
We remember William Wickham
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Source:7717812
5th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
18806
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7717812
5th August 1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/18806
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8640506
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds inflicted on the Zeebrugge raid
United Kingdom
Source:8640504
Source:8640506
24th April 1918
burial
Nutley, Nr. Uckfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8640505
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wickham |
| Source | 7717812 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18806 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/18806 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Albert Wickham | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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 | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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