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We remember William Bowers Chilton
We remember William Bowers Chilton
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sapper
2220
1st Field Company, Engineers
Source:9322827
1915
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Artificer
2220
3rd Artillery Brigade
Source:9322846
1918
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
Source:8190152
marriage
Elena Bowes Chilton
Source:8190152
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Bowers |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Chilton |
| Source | 8190152 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2220 | 1st Field Company, Engineers | Sapper | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2220 | 3rd Artillery Brigade | Artificer |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Bowes Chilton | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Service record for 2220 Artificer W M Chilton | Alexander119331 |
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