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We remember William George Corbett
We remember William George Corbett
Timeline
Timeline
1888
service
British Army
Private
12061
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:960410
service
British Army
Private
55457
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:960410
1918
death
Killed in Action
Armentieres
France
Source:7108837
Source:5480229
15th March 1918
burial
Nord
Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard
France
Source:7108837
Source:5480229
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Corbett |
| Source | 5480134 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12061 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 55457 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Green | mother |
Media
Media
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William George CorbettWilliam George Corbett in uniform, part of larger photo showing William with 3 fellow stretcher bearers.
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Photo of William G Corbett with 3 palsWilliam G Corbett bottom left, top left Pte D Evans, top right Pte H Winter, bottom right Pte Glyn RobertsContributed by:
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Withington War Memorial, HerefordshireWilliam Corbett is remembered on Withington War Memorial in Herefordshire.Contributed by:
Nicky960
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nicky960 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicky960 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicky960 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Nicky960 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty Details | Nicky960 | |
| Peasants to Puddles Family History website | Nicky960 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William George Corbett | Nicky960 | |
| Photo of William G Corbett with 3 pals | Nicky960 | |
| Withington War Memorial, Herefordshire | Nicky960 |
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