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We remember William Collier
We remember William Collier
Duplicate of W Collier
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
Walter Collier
Source:9328077
1895
1897
sibling
John Collier
Source:9328077
1897
1899
sibling
Alexander Collier
Source:9328077
1899
1900
sibling
Agnes Collier
Source:9328077
1900
1901
location
31 Church Street, Sinclairtown, Dysart
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9328077
1901
1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9328047
March 1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
2622
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
Source:897950
service
British Army
Serjeant
345416
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:897950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Collier, |
| Source | 8609561 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Church Street, Sinclairtown, Dysart | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2622 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 345416 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| James Collier | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Collier | brother | 1895 | |
| John Collier | brother | 1897 | |
| Alexander Collier | brother | 1899 | |
| Agnes Collier | sister | 1900 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DCM - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| DCM Citation - Edinburgh Gazette | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Team of Fife Yeomen | Fife3190 |
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