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We remember William Thomas Astley
We remember William Thomas Astley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
service
British Army
Private
2314
Montgomeryshire Yeomanry
Source:89365
service
British Army
Private
355230
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:89365
1918
death
Killed in Action
William , aged , 29 , is buried at Ste. Emilie Valley Cemetery , Somme , France . Grave reference, ll.E.9 and remembered on the Castle Caereinion and Welshpool War Memorials.
The Somme
France
Source:7138383
16th September 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7138383
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Astley |
| Source | 9110116 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2314 | Montgomeryshire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 355230 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Montgomeryshire County War MemorialMore about Montgomeryshire County War Memorial
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Castle Caereinion War MemorialMore about Castle Caereinion War Memorial
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeff2412 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeff2412 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge | Jeff2412 | |
| Castle Caereinion | Jeff2412 | |
| War Memorial, Castle Caereinion | Jeff2412 |
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