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William George Field
Information about birth
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Year of birth: 1892 |
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Place of birth: Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom |
General information
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Last known residence: 153 Ynyscynon Road, Trealaw, Glamorgan, Ireland, United Kingdom |
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Profession: Coal miner |
Army information
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Country: England, United Kingdom |
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Force: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Private |
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Service number: 34177 |
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Enlistment place: Tonypandy, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom |
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Units: — South Lancashire Regiment, 7th Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 25/09/1917 |
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Place of death: Klein Zillebeke, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 25 |
Memorial
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Tyne Cot Memorial Panel: 92 |
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My story
William George Field was the son of Sarah and William Field. He was born around 1892 in Rhondda, Glamorgan. Before the war, he lived in Trealaw, Glamorgan, and worked as a coal miner. William enlisted in the British Army and was part of the 7th Battalion The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) (56th Brigade, 19th Division).
William was killed on 25 September 1917 during the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge, part of the Battle of Passchendaele. The 7th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment was near Klein Zillebeke that day, preparing for their relief. The German artillery fire decreased throughout the day and ceased for a while in the evening. The companies were relieved. The headquarters and the C and D companies moved to dugouts and tunnels near Hill 60. The A and B companies were sent to dugouts and tunnels at Buffs Bank and Gaspers Cliff along the canal. The battalion remained there in supporting positions until 29 September.
William was killed at the age of 26. His body was not found or identified after the war. His name is commemorated at Tyne Cot Memorial.
William was killed on 25 September 1917 during the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge, part of the Battle of Passchendaele. The 7th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment was near Klein Zillebeke that day, preparing for their relief. The German artillery fire decreased throughout the day and ceased for a while in the evening. The companies were relieved. The headquarters and the C and D companies moved to dugouts and tunnels near Hill 60. The A and B companies were sent to dugouts and tunnels at Buffs Bank and Gaspers Cliff along the canal. The battalion remained there in supporting positions until 29 September.
William was killed at the age of 26. His body was not found or identified after the war. His name is commemorated at Tyne Cot Memorial.
Sources 3
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7 Battalion South Lancashire (The National Archives, KEW (TNA), WO 95/2081/06). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), RG14). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Whalley-Kelley H., "Ich Dien" The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire) 1914-1934, (Aldershot, Gale & Polden LTD Wellington Works, 1935), 199. Sources used |
More information 2
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1631839 |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/35aa8e4c-fed3-40ce-8362-1670c20c0de8 |