Other Information:William re-enlisted into the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., Territorial Force on 10th September 1914, having already seen service with this unit under the service number 688. He had also previously served with the Durham Light Infantry. He was 38 years old; a Fitter by trade, working for North Eastern Marine Co; and was living at 7 Railway Cottages, Pelaw-on-Tyne, Co Durham at the time. On 10th April 1914 he was attached to the 2/1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance for duty, and appears to have served with them throughout the war. He was disembodied on 7th April 1919. William was a widower and the father of one daughter, Freda.
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