Info

SurnameDerrington
ForenameWilliam George
RankPrivate
Army No13932
Battalion9th
CommissionedNot set
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died Killed1915-08-12
Death DetailsGallipoli
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
ResidenceWinson Green, Birmingham.
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarBalkans
Date Of Entry1915-07-04
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoEntered the theatre of war in the Balkans on the 4th July 1915 and landed at 'V' Beach, Gallipoli on the 13th July 1915. He was killed 9 (age 21) in action on the 12th August 1915 during an attack at Damakjelik Bair. He was born in Smethwick, Staffordshire, the son of William & Alice Derrington and lived in 265 Heath Street, Winson Green, Birmingham. He has know known grave and is remembered at the Helles Memorial, Turkey.

Assignments

9th Worcestershire Regiment 13932 Private

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914-1915 Star
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

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Foreign Decorations & Awards

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