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We remember William Edward Compton
We remember William Edward Compton
Timeline
Timeline
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Compton |
| Source | 8747239 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21608 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 21608 | Hampshire Regiment | 15th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellizabeth | mother | ||
| John W Compton | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
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 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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