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We remember Charles Backhouse
We remember Charles Backhouse
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Ann Backhouse
Source:9508114
1876
1877
sibling
William Backhouse
Source:9508425
1877
1883
sibling
Alfred Backhouse
Source:9508114
1883
1887
sibling
James Backhouse
Source:9508396
1887
1888
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9508396
1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9508114
1911
1911
employment
Twister In
United Kingdom
Source:9508114
1911
1911
location
Oakes Lane, Brockholes
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9508114
1911
1914
employment
Weaver
Joseph Sykes and Co
Brockholes
United Kingdom
Source:9508425
5th August 1914
1914
commission
Unknown
Source:9508425
6th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:9508425
6th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Source:9508425
6th August 1914
1914
location
Oakes Lane, Brockholes
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9508425
6th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:9508082
11th July 1915
hospitalisation
Died of wounds at Dressing Station
Hospital/Institution
Source:9508425
service
British Army
Private
2547
West Riding Regiment
Source:116874
service
British Army
Private
2547
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Source:7216470
1915
death
Source:7216470
11th July 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot 1, Row J, Grave 8
Source:9508063
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakes Lane, Brockholes | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Oakes Lane, Brockholes | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 6th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2547 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2547 | Duke of Wellington's (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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Backhouse | mother | ||
| James Hobson Backhouse | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Backhouse | sister | 1876 | |
| Alfred Backhouse | brother | 1883 | |
| James Backhouse | brother | 1887 | |
| William Backhouse | brother | 1877 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-06 | 5'3" |
Media
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Charles BackhouseIn the red tunic of dress uniform so this photograph will date to his earlier service with the battalion between 1908 and 1912.
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Plaque commemorating Charles Backhouse.This is located in the porch at Brockholes Methodist Church, Oakes Lane, Brockholes.Contributed by:
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Brockholes War MemorialMemorial bears the names of First World War soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. It is at the junction of Brockholes Lane and Oakes Lane in the Village.Contributed by:
Yasmin137604
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yasmin137604 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yasmin137604 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yasmin137604 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yasmin137604 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yasmin137604 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Territorial Killed | Yasmin137604 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Backhouse | Yasmin137604 | |
| Plaque commemorating Charles Backhouse. | Yasmin137604 | |
| Brockholes War Memorial | Yasmin137604 |
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