W. BALCHIN, 27 November 1917
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William Henry Balchin
Born:
1879
Died:
12 Kislev 5678 (27 November 1917)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
BAL6876
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1879
Death
Date of death:
12 Kislev 5678 (27 November 1917)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Ypres
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Burial place:
Dozinghem Military Cemetery
Places
Addresses
His home:
438 London Road, Westcliffe-on-Sea (1915)
Family
Spouse
Rebecca Balchin (female)
Siblings
Georgina Balchin (female)
Percy Balchin (male)
Alma Balchin (female)
Parents
Father: Henry Balchin (male)
Mother: Georgina Jackson (female)
Homefront
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
193802
Date discharged/death:
27 November 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Gunner
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Field Artillery
Battalion/unit:
"A" Bty, 242nd Brigade
Campaigns:
Third Battle of Ypres
Medal card
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Gunner
Date of Death:
27 November 1917
Age:
38 years old
Regiment / service:
Royal Field Artillery, "A" Bty. 242nd Bde.
Cemetery:
Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium
Grave reference:
XIV. E. 22.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
EVER IN THE MEMORY OF HIS WIFE AND SON GOD REST HIS DEAR SOUL
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