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NAME:                      Boatswain, William
RANK:                      Private
UNIT:                      Hampshire Regiment
BATTALION ETC:             10th Battalion
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         3/4620
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed in action 10th August 1915 Chunk Bair, Gallipoli
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli)
OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 30. Son of Mrs. Sarah Boatswain of 52 York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth.
                           In 1911, mother a widow, family living at 32 St James Terrace, York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth.
                           Father - Charles - died 1899.
                           Born: Moordown, Hants (In census born St Helens, IOW). Enlisted: Bournemouth. Resided: Boscombe, Hants.