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We remember William Chambers
We remember William Chambers
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Chambers |
| Source | 766991 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20171 | Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/733 | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 20171 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 1st Garrison Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Chambers | mother | ||
| Henry Chambers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Chambers | brother | 1871 | |
| Charles Chambers | brother | 1885 | |
| Samuel Chambers | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Holwill | wife | 6th May 1908 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
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