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We remember William James Gilkes
We remember William James Gilkes
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
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30th July 1888
1906
enlistment
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4th July 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
15525
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
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4th July 1906
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
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23rd April 1918
1928
death
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16th April 1928
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Gilkes |
| Source | 7720772 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15525 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division |
Awards
| 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 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal RecipientsMore about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal Recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | Trevor65535 |
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