Born Halifax, 1886. Son of Reuben and Rebecca Darwin, of Halifax. A shop Assistant, living at 32 Royal Avenue Doncaster (1911 Census).
Enlisted in Hull. Served as Corporal, “B” Bty. 223rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action on 25/08/1918, aged 32. Buried in France. His grave reads, HE SAVED OTHERS HIMSELF HE COULD NOT SAVE.
| Name | Willie Darwin |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Halifax |
| Death Date | 25 Aug 1918 |
| Death Place | ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT, FRANCE |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Regiment | “B” Bty. 223rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery |
| Battalion | Territorial Force |
| Regimental Number | 765430 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
WILLIAM
Military Number:
765430
Rank:
Corporal
Date Died
25/08/1918
Place died:
ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT, FRANCE
Age:
32
