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We remember William Sidney Gillingham
We remember William Sidney Gillingham
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1913
1913
1915
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Sidney |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Gillingham |
| Source | 7722050 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16776 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/16776 | HMS THUNDERER | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/16776 | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
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