History while in the forces
02 Feb 1917: after a few months training in England was sent to France as Motor Cycle Despatch Rider to Heavy Artillery25 Apr 1919: demobilised and resumed his duties at this branch
- Surname
- Oakland
- Forename
- William Ernest
- Service number
- 132163
- Rating or rank
- Private
- Regiment or Other Unit
- Army Service Corps Motor Transport
- Branch
- King's Heath, Birmingham
- Date of Birth
- 22 Oct 1896
- Date of birth
- 1896
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 10 Feb 1913
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- 16 Oct 1915
