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We remember William John Close
We remember William John Close
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Close |
| Source | 7220332 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Street, Llangennech, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Bridgend Street, Llangennech, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20500 | Welsh Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwen | mother | ||
| John Close | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | sister | 1888 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1891 | |
| Evan James | brother | 1895 | |
| David Edward | brother | 1898 | |
| Thomas Edward | brother | 1907 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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