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We remember Brian Crossley
We remember Brian Crossley
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
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1886
1913
marriage
Margaret A.k.a. Greta Sidebottom
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July 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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31st January 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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1916
1919
dates
Age 29
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17th May 1919
employment
Director
Crossley Bros
Openshaw, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
3rd Battalion attached 2nd Battalionn
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1915
death
Killed in Action
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17th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 37 and 38.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Brian |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Crossley |
| Source | 8648341 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion attached 2nd Battalionn | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William J Crossley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret A.k.a. Greta Sidebottom | wife | July 1913 |
Media
Media
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Lieut Crossley Killedarticle published in Ashton Under Lyne Reporter 29 May 1915
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Lieutenant Crossley's Wisharticle published in Ashton Under Lyne Reporter 19 June 1915Contributed by:
hazel25799
Communities
Communities
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The Together Trust - Manchester and Salford Boys’ and Girls’ Refuges and HomesMore about The Together Trust - Manchester and Salford Boys’ and Girls’ Refuges and Homes
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester and Salford Boys’ and Girls’ Refuges and Homes Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Together Trust blog | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieut Crossley Killed | hazel25799 | |
| Lieutenant Crossley's Wish | hazel25799 |
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