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WILLIAM JOHN PORTNALL

  • Died: 27 Aug 1917
  • Rank: Private
  • Service no at death: 17742
  • Died: 27 Aug 1917
  • Rank: Private
  • Service no at death: 17742
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  • Surname: PORTNALL
  • Forename: WILLIAM JOHN
  • Initials: W J
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  • Family (parents and grandparents): Son of William and Emma Jane Portnall of the Firs, Cowgrove, Wimborne, Dorset.
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  • Age at death: 20
  • Date of death: 27 Aug 1917
  • Regiment at death: Dorsetshire Regiment
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  • Service no at death: 17742
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  • Place of death: France
  • Location of grave: Sunken Road Cemetery Fampoux
  • Position: I. D. 6.
  • Other memorials: Named on plaque within Wimborne Minster
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