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We remember William Wright
We remember William Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
service
British Army
13340
Cameron Highlanders
7th Battalion
Source:9603770
1914
1914
enlistment
Inverness
United Kingdom
Source:9603773
9th September 1914
1915
discharge
Source:9603773
8th January 1915
hospitalisation
lumbago (2 years)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9603773
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 9603768 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13340 | Cameron Highlanders | 7th Battalion |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wright - nee Garnham | mother | ||
| James Wright | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist |
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Otley village sign, SuffolkOtley village sign. William was the son of a Deacon at Otley Baptist Church.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sally23614 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sally23614 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Otley village sign, Suffolk | Sally23614 |
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