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We remember Harry Faulkner
We remember Harry Faulkner
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7015741
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:8791724
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pte
49887
Attested - Army Reserve
Source:8791724
11th December 1915 - 12th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8791799
12th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8791823
12th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Pte
49887
Mobilised - Manchester Regiment
Source:8791724
13th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8791814
8th June 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8791736
14th June 1917 - 5th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Pte
49887
30 IBD Etaples
Source:8791823
15th June 1917 - 29th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Pte
50278
4th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:8791823
29th June 1917 - 6th June 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:8791823
28th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Supplementary Sheet to his Medical Record showing 37 days in Hospital at York over Christmas/New Year 1917.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8791857
6th December 1917 - 11th January 1918
1917
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8791736
11th December 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8791736
29th May 1918 - 6th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Pte
50278
1/6 Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:8791852
6th June 1918 - 9th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8791852
7th September 1918 - 9th September 1918
1918
location
18 Gray Street, Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8791864
20th December 1918
employment
Carter
Source:8791823
service
British Army
Private
50278
Liverpool Regiment
Source:1207301
service
British Army
Private
50278
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7015741
location
18 Gray Street, Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8791864
1918
death
Died of wounds
Gassed - Died at 6 Casualty Clearing Station
6 CCS
France
Source:7015741
Source:8792200
6th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VI.A.28
Source:7015741
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Faulkner |
| Source | 1207301 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Gray Street, Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | 20th December 1918 | |
| 18 Gray Street, Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50278 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 50278 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 49887 | Mobilised - Manchester Regiment | Pte | ||
| British Army | 49887 | Attested - Army Reserve | Pte | ||
| British Army | 49887 | 30 IBD Etaples | Pte | ||
| British Army | 50278 | 4th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Pte | ||
| British Army | 50278 | 1/6 Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Pte |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Faulkner | mother | ||
| Joseph Henry Faulkner | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-12 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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CWGC Graves RegistrationComprehensive Report dated 28 January 1919 showing Harry faulkner grave location
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CWGC Graves RegistrationCWGC Graves Register showing family details and home location.Contributed by:
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Attestation DocumentHarry’s Short Service Attestation document showing him sworn in and transferred to the Army Reserve (Manchester Regiment) on 11 December 1915 and mobilized on 13 March 1917.Contributed by:
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Descriptive Report on EnlistmentDescriptive Report on Enlistment and Military History SheetContributed by:
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Medical History on MobilisationMedical History on Mobilisation dated 12 March 1917Contributed by:
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Conduct SheetHis Conduct Sheet showing charge of “whilst on active service overstaying his leave from Tattoo to 8p.m. 7th inst. (22hrs) when under orders for a draft” and restriction of confined to camp for 10 days and awarded deduction of two days pay for this offence by order of Lt Col Jebb DSO.Contributed by:
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AFB 108 Page 1Embarked Folkstone 14 June 1917 Disembarked Boulogne 14 June 1917 Joined 30 IBD 15 June 1917 Allocated new Service Number 50278 29 June 1917 Transferred from 30 IBD to 4 KLR 29 June 1917 ......... and later gassed twice in 1917Contributed by:
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AFB 108 Page 2Continuation Sheet showing Hospitalisation in England and later death by gas shellContributed by:
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Table II - Admissions to HospitalSupplementary Sheet to his Medical Record showing 37 days in Hospital at York over Christmas/New Year 1917.Contributed by:
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Receipt for Harry's medalsReceipt for Harry's medals signed by his fatherContributed by:
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Receipt for Harry's personal effectsReceipt for Harry's personal effects signed for by his fatherContributed by:
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1/6 King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badgeHarry Faulkner joined the Manchester Regt (Reg No 49887) and completed Basic Training with that unit. He was one of a small draft that were then transferred to 17th and 20th King's (Liverpool Regiment) in Flanders. Harry joined 1/6 KLR and remained with them until his death in 1918
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeHarry Faulkner was attested into but never served overseas with the Manchester RegimentContributed by:
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Etaples 1917Harry's documents show his time in Etaples and his rather peculiar transfers due to his absence.Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Harry Faulkner for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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East Lancashire Regiment draft to 30 IBD Etaples and on to 17th and 20th Battalions King's (Liverpool Regiment) - June 1917.More about East Lancashire Regiment draft to 30 IBD Etaples and on to 17th and 20th Battalions King's (Liverpool Regiment) - June 1917.
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Draft to 30 IBD Etaples and on to 20th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment) - June 1917.More about Draft to 30 IBD Etaples and on to 20th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment) - June 1917.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Graves Registration | Ian105013 | |
| CWGC Graves Registration | Ian105013 | |
| Attestation Document | Ian105013 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment | Ian105013 | |
| Medical History on Mobilisation | Ian105013 | |
| Conduct Sheet | Ian105013 | |
| AFB 108 Page 1 | Ian105013 | |
| AFB 108 Page 2 | Ian105013 | |
| Table II - Admissions to Hospital | Ian105013 | |
| AFB 108 126 - | Ian105013 | |
| Receipt for Harry's medals | Ian105013 | |
| Receipt for Harry's personal effects | Ian105013 | |
| Next of Kin | Ian105013 | |
| Effects Form 118A | Ian105013 | |
| Charge Sheet | Ian105013 | |
| Statement of Services | Ian105013 | |
| 1/6 King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Etaples 1917 | Ian105013 | |
| King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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