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We remember Walter Spears
We remember Walter Spears
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spears |
| Source | 8397481 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Infantry | 59th Bn | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Infantry | 59th Bn. | Second Lieutenant |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Spears | mother | ||
| Matthew Spiers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Spiers | sister | 1877 | |
| Stanley Spiers | brother | 1879 | |
| Harry Spiers | brother | 1881 | |
| Bernard Spiers | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| P SPEARS | wife |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Grey Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-11 | 5'8" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Lesley142409 |
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