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We remember William Chapman
We remember William Chapman
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7171855
1895
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:6647107
4th January 1915
service
British Army
Private
9588
1st Royal Irish Rifles
Source:778895
service
British Army
Rifleman
9588
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:7171855
1915
death
Aubers Ridge
France
Source:7171855
Source:6647107
4th January 1915
burial
Nord
Rifleman William Chapman, Royal Irish Rifles, is buried at Aubers Ridge Cemetery, Aubers, France
France
Source:7171855
Source:6647107
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Chapman |
| Source | 778895 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9588 | 1st Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 9588 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman |
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Gravestone of William Chapman, RIRWilliam's gravestone at Aubers Ridge Cemetery, France
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Aubers Ridge CemeteryPhoto of cemetery located on the outskirts of the village of Aubers, France, where William Chapman is buriedContributed by:
Adrienne2953
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of William Chapman, RIR | Adrienne2953 | |
| Aubers Ridge Cemetery | Adrienne2953 |
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