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We remember David Wallace Crawford
We remember David Wallace Crawford
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Eleanor Douglas Crawford
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1882
1888
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8769399
1891
1891
location
40 Great Mersey St, Kirkdale, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8769399
1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8769383
1901
1901
employment
Scholar
Source:8769383
1901
1901
location
38 St Georges Road, Seaforth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8769383
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:6158304
1911
1911
employment
Engineering student
Source:6158304
1911
1911
location
Waterloo, Seaforth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6158304
1911
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:6158018
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
21462
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
Source:6158018
4th September 1914 - 20th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21462
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
Source:6158018
20th May 1915 - 27th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
21462
Liverpool Regiment
19th Service Battalion, 13th Platoon
Source:6158018
27th October 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1008180
7th November 1915
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:6158009
30th July 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
21462
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7347837
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
United Kingdom
Source:7347837
Source:6158018
Source:6158009
30th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7347837
sibling
John Crawford
Source:6158316
sibling
Mary Douglas Nee Crawford
Source:6158316
sibling
Margaret Nee Crawford
Source:6158316
sibling
David W Crawford
Source:8769399
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 St Georges Road, Seaforth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 40 Great Mersey St, Kirkdale, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Waterloo, Seaforth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21462 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 21462 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 21462 | Liverpool Regiment | 19th Service Battalion, 13th Platoon | Corporal | |
| British Army | 21462 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Corporal |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Crawford | mother | ||
| David Crawford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Douglas Crawford | sister | 1882 | |
| John Crawford | brother | ||
| Mary Douglas nee Crawford | sister | ||
| Margaret nee Crawford | sister | ||
| David W Crawford | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Portrait photograph of David Wallace CrawfordCorporal David Wallace Crawford 21462. Unit: 19th Service Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Death: 30 July 1916 Killed in action Western Front. Son of the late David and Elizabeth Mary Crawford.
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Corporal David Wallace Crawford 21462Corporal David Wallace Crawford 21462. Unit: 19th Battalion, the King's (Liverpool Regiment). Death: 30 July 1916, killed in action, Somme, Western Front. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.Contributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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University of Liverpool: Killed In Action Or Died On Service (Students)More about University of Liverpool: Killed In Action Or Died On Service (Students)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Liverpool Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Charlotte33 | |
| Donation letter from relative of Cpl David W Crawford #21462 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of David Wallace Crawford | Charlotte33 | |
| Corporal David Wallace Crawford 21462 | James201 |
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