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We remember William Henry Hargreaves
We remember William Henry Hargreaves
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1906
marriage
May Florence Dallas-Palmer
Source:7731956
1906
1911
employment
Actor
United Kingdom
Source:7731944
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Darley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7731944
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7731973
22nd May 1916
1916
location
3 Long Acre, London WC
United Kingdom
Source:7731973
22nd May 1916
1918
dates
Age 36
Source:7375220
8th May 1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Middlesex Regiment
Source:1560023
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
Source:1560023
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:7375220
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:7731974
Source:7731973
8th May 1918
burial
Source:7375220
sibling
Bertha Hargreaves
Source:7731981
location
1 Falcon Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Hargreaves |
| Source | 7375220 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Falcon Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 27 Darley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 3 Long Acre, London WC | United Kingdom | known 22nd May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Hargreaves | father | ||
| Rebecca | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Hargreaves | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Florence Dallas-Palmer | wife | 1906 |
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 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificates (Ancestry.com) | Hannah21187 | |
| RAF Museum: Casualty Card | Hannah21187 |
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