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We remember William Harrison
We remember William Harrison
Timeline
Timeline
1857
1861
dates
Age 11
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1861
1871
dates
Age 21
Source:9149466
4th June 1871
1871
marriage
Jane Shepley
Source:9149466
4th June 1871
1873
children
Sarah Harrison
Source:9149466
5th September 1873
1877
children
James Harrison
Source:9149466
1877
1882
children
Mary Harrison
Source:9149466
1882
1885
children
Peter Harrison
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1885
1891
children
George Harrison
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1891
1891
dates
Age 41
Source:9149466
1891
1915
location
149 Albion Street, St. Helens
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9149466
January 1915
children
Thomas Harrison
Source:9149466
service
British Army
Private
20427
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:1602462
1927
death
St. Helens
United Kingdom
Source:9149466
1927
burial
St. Helens
United Kingdom
Source:9149466
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Harrison |
| Source | 1602462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Albion Street, St. Helens | United Kingdom | their own address | known January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20427 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harrison | son | ||
| Sarah Harrison | daughter | 5th September 1873 | |
| James Harrison | son | 1877 | |
| Mary Harrison | daughter | 1882 | |
| Peter Harrison | son | 1885 | |
| George Harrison | son | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Shepley | wife | 4th June 1871 |
Media
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Rolls of Individual entitled to the War BadgeExtract showing William Harrison's discharge from the 5th Battalion due to his age
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rolls of Individual entitled to the War Badge | Glenys129402 |
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