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We remember William Cornish
We remember William Cornish
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1901
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cornish, |
| Source | 8599296 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8588 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8588 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Acting Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8588 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cornish | father | ||
| Mary Grace | mother |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Derek29832 |
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