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We remember William Henry Doran
We remember William Henry Doran
Timeline
Timeline
1891
location
19 Osbourne Street, Claremont, Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7933507
1891 - 1901
1892
1894
sibling
Hilda Doran
Source:6989062
1894
1896
sibling
Stanley Doran
Source:6989062
1896
1899
sibling
Edith Doran
Source:6989062
1899
1900
sibling
Leonard Doran
Source:6989062
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:6989062
31st March 1901
1904
location
111 Edgerton Road, North Shore, Blackpool.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7933518
3rd February 1904
1904
dates
Age 11
Source:6989062
6th February 1904
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6989062
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Town Hall Keeper's Assistant
Blackpool Council
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:6989063
2nd April 1911
1911
location
44 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6989063
2nd April 1911
1912
employment
Assistant
Catterall and Swabrick Ltd
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:6977443
1st July 1912
1912
enlistment
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:6977443
1st July 1912
1912
service
British Army
Gunner
1124
Royal Field Artillery
2nd West lancashire Brigade
Source:6977443
1st July 1912 - 3rd February 1913
1912
location
27 St. Anthony’s Place Blackpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6977443
1st July 1912
1913
discharge
Source:6977443
3rd February 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
T5/1945
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
1/5th battalion
Source:6977404
1914 - 11th August 1916
1914
employment
Slater
John Kay and Sons Slate Merchants
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:7941369
September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1674812
14th February 1915 - 11th August 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded and gassed at Hill 60 south of Ypres
Hospital/Institution
Source:7941369
April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Shoulder dislocated at the Battle of Loos
Hospital/Institution
Source:7941369
September 1915
1916
location
44 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6989066
25th August 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:6977404
11th August 1916
burial
Somme, Thiepval.
France
Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B.
Source:6977404
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Doran |
| Source | 6989062 |
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Source | 6977404 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Edgerton Road, North Shore, Blackpool. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd February 1904 | |
| 19 Osbourne Street, Claremont, Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1901 | |
| 27 St. Anthony’s Place Blackpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1912 | |
| 44 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 44 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th August 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1124 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd West lancashire Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | T5/1945 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 1/5th battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Doran | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Smith | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Doran | sister | 1899 | |
| Hilda Doran | sister | 1894 | |
| Stanley Doran | brother | 1896 | |
| Leonard Doran | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-06-24 | 5'6" |
Media
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William Henry (Harry) DoranThis appeared in the Blackpool Gazette reporting his death and the fact he had been wounded twice
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | James13693 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James13693 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James13693 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James13693 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. Harry Doran | James13693 | |
| Baptism | James13693 | |
| Baptism of William Henry Doran | James13693 | |
| SERIOUS FIRE AT NORTH SHORE | James13693 | |
| Killed by a shell | James13693 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry (Harry) Doran | James13693 |
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