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We remember William W Coombs
We remember William W Coombs
Timeline
Timeline
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William W |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Coombs |
| Source | 944062 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17053 | Manchester Regiment | 20th manchest Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17053 | Manchester Regiment | 20th manchest Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 17053 | Manchester Regiment | Lance Serjeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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