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Pte 25904 William Shiels

Started by Tim Bell, February 18, 2020, 05:56:33 PM

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Tim Bell

Pte Shiels had been a Grocer when he enlisted in 22nd Bttn on 11/11/1915. He was posted to 27th Bttn at Prees Heath on 15/11/1915. He was transferred to MGC on 22/1/1916 and returned to 27th Bttn on 9/2/1916.
William was discharged unfit with SWB, at Southport on 13/3/1916, due to Mitral Stenosis, later considered as possibly aggravated by service.
William died from Pneumonia on 7/5/1917.
Father J Shiels, 29 Barton Ln, Eccles
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