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We remember Alan Firth
We remember Alan Firth
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
John Firth
Source:7962675
1879
1881
sibling
Charley Firth
Source:7962675
1881
1884
sibling
Harold Firth
Source:7961735
1884
1897
sibling
Hugh Firth
Source:7961735
1897
1898
1900
sibling
Elizabeth J Croft
Source:7961735
1900
1900
sibling
Harry Firth
Source:7962675
1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:7962675
31st March 1901
1901
location
88 Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7962675
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Leonard Firth
Source:7961735
1902
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:7961735
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Welcome Hame, 90 Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961735
2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 15
Source:7962717
23rd September 1913
1913
employment
Bank Clerk
Union Bank of Manchester
Swan Street, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7962717
23rd September 1913
1913
location
Welcome Hame, Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7962717
23rd September 1913
1916
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:7961723
2nd June 1916
1916
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7961723
2nd June 1916
1916
location
90 Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961723
2nd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
161042
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7961723
2nd October 1916 - 12th February 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7961723
24th May 1917 - 24th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7961723
12th October 1919
appointments
Signaller
Source:7961723
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alan |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Firth |
| Source | 1239407 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 90 Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd June 1916 | |
| Welcome Hame, 90 Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Welcome Hame, Hill Street, Heywood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 23rd September 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 161042 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Firth | father | ||
| Elizabeth Williamson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Firth | step-brother | 1884 | |
| Hugh Firth | brother | 1897 | |
| Leonard Firth | brother | 1902 | |
| Elizabeth J Croft | step-sister | 1900 | |
| John Firth | step-brother | 1879 | |
| Charley Firth | step-sister | 1881 | |
| Harry Firth | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-02 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New ClerksA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the register page for Alan Firth.Contributed by:
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Alan when joining the Union Bank of ManchesterA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the photograph for Alan Firth from his page in the register.
Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - EmployeesMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Employees
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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 | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Field Artillery | Peter34996 | |
| Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| Alan when joining the Union Bank of Manchester | Yvonne27542 |
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