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We remember Walter Harry Fawke
We remember Walter Harry Fawke
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1899
education
St George's National School for Boys
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9031089
26th June 1899 - 1st December 1899
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8539814
31st March 1901
1901
education
Resident Scholar and Worker
The Orphanage
Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8539814
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Orphanage, Savile Park, Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8539814
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8539812
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8539812
2nd April 1911
1911
location
31 Bradley Avenue, Shirehampton, Bristol (boarder)
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8539812
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1209847
21st November 1915
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:9031029
27th June 1917
1926
marriage
Flora Hilda G. Morris
Source:9031064
1926
1927
children
John E Fawke
Source:9031064
21st October 1927
1939
employment
Representative
Petroleum Fuel Board
United Kingdom
Source:9031064
29th September 1939
1939
location
91 Cow Lane, Beeston & Stapleford, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9031064
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
516
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:8579296
1968
death
Basford, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8539809
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Harry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Fawke |
| Source | 1209847 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Bradley Avenue, Shirehampton, Bristol (boarder) | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 91 Cow Lane, Beeston & Stapleford, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| The Orphanage, Savile Park, Halifax, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 516 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E Fawke | son | 21st October 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Fawke | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Hilda G. Morris | wife | 1926 |
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement to The London Gazette 27 July 1917 | Susan31491 | |
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 | |
| National School Admission Registers & Log-books 1870-1914 | Susan31491 |
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