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William Shenow

William Shenow

Born:
1897
Died:
2 Tammuz 5676 (03 July 1916)

Basic Information

Unique reference:
SHE6373
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
1897
Place of birth:
Whitechapel, Middlesex

Death

Date of death:
2 Tammuz 5676 (03 July 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Somme
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
Thiepval Memorial

Places

Addresses

23 Freemont Street, London

Other Organisations

Name:
Jewish Lads' Brigade

Military Record

Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
17259
Date discharged/death:
03 July 1916
Rank at discharge/death:
Lance Corporal
Sustained injuries:
Scabies
Invalided out of service:
30 October 1915
Returned to service:
08 January 1916
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Battalion/unit:
5th Battalion
Campaigns:
Somme (killed)

Roll of Honour

W. SHENOW, 01 July 1916

British Jewry Book of Honour - Page 138

Commonwealth Graves Commission

Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date of Death:
03 July 1916
Age:
Regiment / service:
Royal Berkshire Regiment, 5th Bn.
Cemetery:
Thiepval Memorial, France
Grave reference:
Pier and Face 11 D.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:

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