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We remember William Bligh
We remember William Bligh
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9451055
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fisherman
United Kingdom
Source:9451055
2nd April 1911
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:8163686
marriage
Elizabeth Rosie Bligh
Source:8163686
service
Australian Imperial Force
2575A
Source:8163686
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bligh |
| Source | 8163686 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2575A |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rosie Bligh | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Laura44155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide of Ramsgate fisherman | Laura44155 | |
| CWGC Casualty Details | Rob1245 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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