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WILLIAM COWARD

Died : 02 Sep 1916
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Surname: COWARD
Forename: WILLIAM
Initials: W
Date of Birth 1891
Place of BirthWimborne, Dorset
Place of Birth Source
Address Ringwood Road, Longham, Dorset
Schools attended
Employment / tradeBrickmaker
Place of work
Family (parents and grandparents)Son of Albert John & Fanny Coward. 5 Siblings
Spouse Name
NotesNamed on Ferndown British Legion Memorial. Name listed in War Heroes of Ferndown by Ian Dale
Regiment at call-upDorsetshire Regiment
Regiment at discharge
Rank at call-upPrivate
Service no at call-up
Date of attestation -
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Decorations and awards
Other service details2nd BN
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Service factsIndia & Middle East. Also Tigris River. Killed in Action
Age at death25
Date of death 02 Sep 1916
Regiment at deathDorsetshire Regiment
Battalion at death
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Circumstances of deathBurial location not found
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