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We remember William Charles Gwynne
We remember William Charles Gwynne
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Gwynne |
| Source | 7718493 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 11201 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 11201 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | 11201 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Sergeant | ||
| Royal Navy | 11201 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | QMSI of Musketry | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Acting Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | 11201 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 1st Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| African GeneralService Medal | Other War Service Award |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Pratt Gwynne | father | ||
| Emily Robson | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy M Hare | wife | 26th August 1911 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-01 | 5'10" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-11-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unit diary, 1st Bn, Royal Marine Light Infantry | Anthony26083 | |
| Service record for William Charles Gwynne | Anthony26083 | |
| Temporary Lieutenant to be acting Captain | Anthony26083 |
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