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We remember Walter Crapper
We remember Walter Crapper
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1914
enlistment
Halifax
United Kingdom
Source:6153918
19th October 1914
1918
marriage
Hilda Riley
Source:6153918
20th April 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6153918
13th December 1918
1922
children
Margaret Crapper
Source:6153918
19th September 1922
1929
children
Grace Mildred Crapper
Source:6153918
13th February 1929
hospitalisation
Two wound stripes on his uniform. Dates not known.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6153918
service
British Army
Private
2925
West Riding Regiment
Source:1006378
1975
death
Not War Related
Northowram, Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5524375
11th April 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Crapper |
| Source | 1006378 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2925 | West Riding Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Crapper | daughter | 19th September 1922 | |
| Grace Mildred Crapper | daughter | 13th February 1929 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Riley | wife | 20th April 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-12-13 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Walter Crapper in uniform with Hilda RileyPhoto of Walter with his future wife Hilda RileyContributed by:
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Walter in uniform with his unitWalter is standing second from the right. On the reverse of the photo Walter remarked "I think the photo is not so bad. My cap is not quite straight but he took us before we were quite ready".Contributed by:
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Walter in 1952 with his first grandsonWalter proudly holding his first grandchild (Ian) in 1952.Contributed by:
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Walter Crapper medal recordWalter's medal record from the National ArchivesContributed by:
Nancy7862
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nancy7862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Nancy7862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Nancy7862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Nancy7862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Nancy7862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nancy7862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nancy7862 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Crapper in uniform | Nancy7862 | |
| Walter Crapper in uniform with Hilda Riley | Nancy7862 | |
| Walter's discharge certificate | Nancy7862 | |
| Walter in uniform with his unit | Nancy7862 | |
| Walter in 1952 with his first grandson | Nancy7862 | |
| Walter Crapper medal record | Nancy7862 |
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