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Private WILLIAM TYPE

Service Number: S/5287
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Seaforth Highlanders

9th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 18 June 1916

Age 24 years old

Buried or commemorated at

CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

Plot 1. Row B. Grave 1.

France

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of William and Elizabeth Type, of 8, Garth Terrace, Penyard, Merthyr Tydvil.
  • Personal Inscription YOUR GLORIOUS DEEDS WILL LIVE WITH MOTHER & FATHER
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Buried or commemorated at

CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Somme France
Number of casualties: 916
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