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We remember William Collier
We remember William Collier
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Hannah Wallwork
Collier
Source:6150810
1888
1891
sibling
Bertha Sharples
Collier
Source:6150810
1891
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6150808
1895
1915
employment
Clerk
The British Westinghouse Company Limited
Source:6150810
1915
1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6150810
29th October 1915
service
British Army
Gunner
61258
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:897956
service
British Army
Driver
61258
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:7465595
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Germany
Source:7465595
Source:6150810
Source:6150808
1st March 1919
burial
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
Source:7465595
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Collier |
| Source | 897956 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 61258 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 61258 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Maria | mother | ||
| Matthew Collier | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Wallwork nee Collier | sister | 1888 | |
| Bertha Sharples nee Collier | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Sandy |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Sue8404 | |
| British Army Service Records | Sue8404 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton War memorial | Sue8404 |
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