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We remember Walter Harry Garland
We remember Walter Harry Garland
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Thomas Edward Garland
Source:6648300
1894
1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:6648296
31st March 1901
1901
location
New Street Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6648296
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Emily Garland
Source:6648300
1901
1904
sibling
Harriet Ann Garland
Source:6648300
1904
1907
sibling
Albert Garland
Source:6648300
1907
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:6648300
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Part time errand boy
Source:6648300
2nd April 1911
1911
location
11 Mason Road Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6648300
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:6648289
25th October 1915
1915
employment
Store Keeper
Source:6648289
25th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6648289
25th October 1915
1915
location
20 New Street Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6648289
25th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
29992
Cheshire Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:6648289
29th October 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6648289
26th May 1916 - 16th February 1919
service
British Army
Private
113444
Labour Corps
Source:1305395
1919
death
Civilian war death
Pneumonia following influenza
Erdington
United Kingdom
Source:6968307
Source:6648289
20th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Harry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Garland |
| Source | 6968307 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mason Road Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 20 New Street Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th October 1915 | |
| New Street Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 113444 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 29992 | Cheshire Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Garland | mother | ||
| Walter Harry Garland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward Garland | brother | 1894 | |
| Emily Garland | sister | 1901 | |
| Harriet Ann Garland | sister | 1904 | |
| Albert Garland | brother | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-25 | 5'1" |
Media
Media
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An example of Private Garland's medalsThe British War medal and the Victory medal
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorationIn Memory of Private Walter Harry Garland 17/29992, 17th Bn., Cheshire Regiment who died on 20 February 1919 Remembered with Honour Erdington (St. Barnabas) Churchyard
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Graves Registration Report FormDetails of the burials at St Barnabas ErdingtonContributed by:
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Church BookDetails of the burials at St Barnabas ErdingtonContributed by:
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Monumental InscriptionsTaken from a project by The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry: - “Monumental Inscriptions St Barnabas Erdington Warwickshire” A record of the memorials made by parishioners of St. Barnabas Church in 1980. Available from https://www.bmsgh-shop.org.uk/Contributed by:
Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty details | Sharon36563 | |
| The War Graves Photographic Project | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of Private Garland's medals | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemoration | Sharon36563 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | Sharon36563 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Church Book | Sharon36563 | |
| Burial record | Sharon36563 | |
| Monumental Inscriptions | Sharon36563 |
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