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We remember Wilfred John Chilcott
We remember Wilfred John Chilcott
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Indian Army
Source:9254473
5th November 1917
1924
marriage
Violet J Coates
Source:9254477
1924
1940
dates
Age 46
Source:9254481
9th September 1940
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
1657
Somerset Light Infantry
2/5th Battalion
Source:796729
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
240292
Somerset Light Infantry
2/5th Battalion
Source:796729
1940
death
Civilian war death
Sergeant Metropolitan Police at Putney Police Station.
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
Source:9254481
Source:9254479
9th September 1940
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Source:9254481
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Chilcott |
| Source | 9254473 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1657 | Somerset Light Infantry | 2/5th Battalion | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | 240292 | Somerset Light Infantry | 2/5th Battalion | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | Indian Army | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet J Coates | wife | 1924 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| National Police Officers Roll of Honour and Remembrance | Jonathan101862 |
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