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We remember William Rousell Corrall
We remember William Rousell Corrall
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
George Edward Corrall
Source:5478372
1888
1890
sibling
Norah Ethel Corrall
Source:5478372
1890
1892
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:5478372
31st March 1901
1914
commission
Unknown
Source:6156599
1914
1915
hospitalisation
Reported wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156570
1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156573
1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6156581
15th November 1916
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6156579
16th March 1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
L/9209
East Kent Regiment
Source:966505
service
British Army
Major
East Kent Regiment
8th east Battalion
Source:966505
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:966505
1922
death
Died of wounds
Story handed down that 'Uncle Billy' was killed by accidental shot from own side while fighting insurgents. Shot through remaining lung, other being damaged in WW1, details still to be verified.
Fung province
Sudan
Source:5523900
Source:6156603
4th December 1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Rousell |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Corrall |
| Source | 966505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9209 | East Kent Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | 8th east Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Corrall | mother | ||
| Edward Arthur Corrall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Edward Corrall | brother | 1888 | |
| Norah Ethel Corrall | sister | 1890 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane181 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane181 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Melik Society Roll of Honour | Jane181 | |
| The War Graves photographic project - Corrall W R | Jane181 | |
| Buffs' (East Kent Regiment) Casualties | Jane181 | |
| East Kent Casualties | Jane181 | |
| More Officers and men of The Buffs mentioned in dispatches | Jane181 | |
| Military Cross | Jane181 | |
| Gallantry of The Buffs, Five Commissions Awarded, Casualties over 300 for two days | Jane181 | |
| Major William Rousell Corrall , Deceased | Jane181 | |
| Officer Killed in Egypt | Jane181 | |
| Officer's death in Egypt | Jane181 | |
| Citation of Military Cross | Jane181 | |
| Steady The Buffs! A Regiment , a Region, and the Great War by Mark Connelly | Jane181 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross | Mike108587 |
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