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We remember William Draycott
We remember William Draycott
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Lucy Draycott
Source:9550518
17th March 1885
1886
sibling
Charles Draycott
Source:9550518
16th November 1886
1890
1890
sibling
Thomas Draycott
Source:9550518
27th August 1890
1892
sibling
Florence Draycott
Source:9550518
19th August 1892
1893
sibling
Jessie Draycott
Source:9550518
5th July 1893
1894
sibling
John Draycott
Source:9550518
October 1894
1896
sibling
Lily Draycott
Source:9550518
23rd November 1896
1898
sibling
Henry Draycott
Source:9550518
20th December 1898
1900
sibling
Edward Draycott
Source:9550518
9th February 1900
1900
sibling
Kathleen Draycott
Source:9550518
9th February 1900
1902
sibling
Norah Draycott
Source:9550518
10th April 1902
1903
sibling
Maggie Draycott
Source:9550518
12th May 1903
1905
sibling
Mary Draycott
Source:9550518
15th August 1905
1907
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9550603
23rd October 1907
1911
location
39 Steven Street, Boughton, Chester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9550518
April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9550603
8th November 1914
service
British Army
Private
13430
Grenadier Guards
Source:1693418
1917
death
Source:7279670
11th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot Panel 5, Memorial ID. 12700848
Source:9550611
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Draycott |
| Source | 1693418 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Steven Street, Boughton, Chester | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13430 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harles Draycott | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Hill | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Draycott | sister | 17th March 1885 | |
| Charles Draycott | brother | 16th November 1886 | |
| Thomas Draycott | brother | 27th August 1890 | |
| Florence Draycott | sister | 19th August 1892 | |
| Jessie Draycott | sister | 5th July 1893 | |
| John Draycott | brother | October 1894 | |
| Lily Draycott | sister | 23rd November 1896 | |
| Edward Draycott | brother | 9th February 1900 | |
| Norah Draycott | sister | 10th April 1902 | |
| Kathleen Draycott | sister | 9th February 1900 | |
| Maggie Draycott | sister | 12th May 1903 | |
| Mary Draycott | sister | 15th August 1905 | |
| Henry Draycott | brother | 20th December 1898 |
Media
Media
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Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, ChesterNew Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's RC Church, Chester. The memorial was dedicated on 6th November 2018. Biographies of the men who are remembered on this memorial can be found in the 2015 book “We Shall Remember Them”.
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1911 CensusCensus provides evidence of names and ages of parents and siblingsContributed by:
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Baptism Register 1890 St.John's, Chesterbaptism register provides evidence of names of parents and date of birthContributed by:
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British Army WWI Medal Roll Index Cards, 1914-1920Medal Roll Index card provides evidence of entry into theatre of war. Additional information, i.e. his attestation 23 Oct 1907 etc. was obtained from the Archivist, Grenadier Guards, Wellington Barracks.Contributed by:
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UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929Image provides evidence of the death of brother John Draycott who served with the Cheshire Regiment, became a prisoner of war and died in France 23 Nov 1918 shortly after his release.Contributed by:
John141401
Communities
Communities
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St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, ChesterMore about St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, Chester
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "We Shall Remember Them" | Harper140899 | |
| Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current | John141401 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, Chester | Harper140899 | |
| 1911 Census | John141401 | |
| Baptism Register 1890 St.John's, Chester | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Roll Index Cards, 1914-1920 | John141401 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | John141401 |
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