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We remember William Owen
We remember William Owen
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Owen |
| Source | 8852732 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tern, Crudgington, Wellington, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Tern, Wellington, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known January 1916 | |
| Tern, Wellington, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1916 |
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4449 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 50th Provisional Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4449 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 4th Battalion. | Private |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Richard Owen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Owen | brother | 1891 | |
| Frank Owen | brother | 1902 | |
| Amelia Owne | sister | 1906 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-12 | 5'6" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 |
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