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Rifleman WILLIAM SAINSBURY

Service Number: Y/983
Regiment & Unit/Ship

King's Royal Rifle Corps

13th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 28 May 1916

Age 22 years old

Buried or commemorated at

BERLES-AU-BOIS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

F. 5.

France

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Mr. H. Sainsbury, of 1, Reigate Cottages, Hanworth, Middx.
  • Personal Inscription ONE OF THREE BROTHERS WHO DIED FOR FAITH AND COUNTRY
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Buried or commemorated at

BERLES-AU-BOIS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION
Pas de Calais France
Number of casualties: 197
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