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We remember Albert Greatbanks
We remember Albert Greatbanks
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
George Henry Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1891
1893
1896
sibling
Annie Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1896
1900
sibling
Hilda Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1900
1902
sibling
Sydney Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1902
1906
sibling
Doris Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1906
1909
sibling
Fred Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1909
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8689807
1911
1911
employment
Filler
Bradford Colliery
Source:8689807
1911
1911
sibling
Edith Greatbanks
Source:8689807
1911
1911
location
108 Malcolm Street, Clayton, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8689807
1911
1914
enlistment
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:6995445
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
B2572
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:8689803
2nd September 1914
1914
employment
Collier
Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6995445
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
B2572
Rifle Brigade
Source:1433111
service
British Army
Private
B2572
Rifle Brigade
Source:1433111
service
British Army
Manchester Regiment
18th Battalion
Source:1433111
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
B2572
Manchester
18th
Source:6995445
location
106 Malcolm Street, Clayton, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1433111
1915
death
Killed in Action
No known grave
Ypres
Belgium
Source:1433111
30th July 1915
burial
Ypes
Belgium
Panel 46-48 and 50
Source:6995445
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Greatbanks |
| Source | 1433111 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Malcolm Street, Clayton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 108 Malcolm Street, Clayton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | B2572 | Rifle Brigade | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | B2572 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 18th Battalion | |||
| British Army | B2572 | Manchester | 18th | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | B2572 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Greatbanks | father | ||
| Hannah Greatbanks | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Greatbanks | sister | 1896 | |
| Hilda Greatbanks | sister | 1900 | |
| Sydney Greatbanks | brother | 1902 | |
| Doris Greatbanks | sister | 1906 | |
| Fred Greatbanks | brother | 1909 | |
| Edith Greatbanks | sister | 1911 | |
| George Henry Greatbanks | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Sandy |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Albert Greatbanksarticle published in Ashton Under Lyne Reporter 28 Aug 1915
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Shot Through The Heart (1)article published in Ashton Under Lyne Reporter 28 Aug 1915Contributed by:
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Shot Through The Heart (2)article published in Ashton Under Lyne Reporter 28 Aug 1915Contributed by:
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Menin Gate MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Leslie721 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Greatbanks | hazel25799 | |
| Shot Through The Heart (1) | hazel25799 | |
| Shot Through The Heart (2) | hazel25799 | |
| Menin Gate Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Menin Gate Memorial | Desmond1478 |
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