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William Charles Frederick Hill

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Identity

About

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    William Charles Frederick AWMM
  • Surname
    Hill AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
  • Service number
    WWI 79921 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    1876 AWMM
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
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  • Address before enlistment
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
  • Relationship status

Service

Wars and conflicts

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  • War
    World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM
  • Campaign
  • Armed force / branch
    Civilian AWMM
  • Service number
    WWI 79921 AWMM
  • Military service
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Military decorations

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  • Medals and Awards

Training and Enlistment

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  • Military training
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    WW1 15 November 1917 AWMM Gardener/Civilian AWMM
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Embarkations

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Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
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Medical history

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Last known rank

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Biographical information

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  • Conscientious objector: Sentenced to 2 years. Appeal: Hardship, conscientious grounds. Notes: Appealed 11/1917 on the grounds that he 'would not kill or aid or abet in the taking of human life'; failed to parade for camp concentration; arrest warrant issued 05/1918; arrived camp under escort 7/05/1918; refused kit; CM classed him CO; Religious Advisory Board classed him not religious objector; F2: 'This man does not belong to any particular religion. He appealed, but did not appear in support of his appeal. In his Court Martial he professes conscientious objections.' AWMM
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Death

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Memorials

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