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We remember William George Compton
We remember William George Compton
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
1901
1901
1911
1911
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Compton |
| Source | 5499190 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 St Leonards Rd, Windsor, Berksshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1911 | |
| 67 St Leonards Road, New Windsor, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1901 | |
| Spital Road, New Windsor, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2122 | Household Battalion | Trooper |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Compton | mother | ||
| George Compton | father |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty Details: COMPTON William G | Mark9367 | |
| GRO Births Index | Mark9367 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Mark9367 |
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