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We remember John Walker Harbord
We remember John Walker Harbord
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Chamberlain Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731872
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Baker Journeyman
Source:7731875
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Fairfax Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731875
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Minnie Steele
Source:7731876
1914
1915
children
Minnie E Harbord
Source:7731877
1915
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:7359325
19th August 1915
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7731871
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2171
Cheshire Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:7731871
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7731871
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7359325
Source:7731871
19th August 1915
burial
Source:7359325
sibling
Joseph G Harbord
Source:7731872
sibling
Thomas D Harbord
Source:7731872
sibling
Frank Harbord
Source:7731875
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Walker |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Harbord |
| Source | 7359325 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fairfax Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Chamberlain Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2171 | Cheshire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie E Harbord | daughter | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Walker Harbord | father | ||
| Mary A | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph G Harbord | brother | ||
| Thomas D Harbord | brother | ||
| Frank Harbord | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Steele | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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 | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD: Children search | Hannah21187 |
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