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We remember Henry John Duncan
We remember Henry John Duncan
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1887
sibling
Arthur Irvin Duncan
Source:7729222
1887
1889
sibling
Ethel Dora Caroline Duncan
Source:7729222
1889
1891
location
Brattan Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7729220
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Cotton Broker's Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:7729219
31st March 1901
1901
location
Grove Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7729219
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Cotton Salesman
United Kingdom
Source:7729218
2nd April 1911
1911
location
408 Old Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7729218
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Liverpool Regiment
Source:7729223
13th May 1911
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Major
Liverpool Regiment
Source:7729224
31st December 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7729211
5th June 1916
service
British Army
Major
Liverpool Regiment
5th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:7729206
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Liverpool Regiment
Source:7729223
service
British Army
Captain
Liverpool Regiment
Source:7729224
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7729206
8th August 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Duncan |
| Source | 7729206 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 Old Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Brattan Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Grove Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | 5th Battalion (Territorial) | Major | ||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | Temporary Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew J Duncan | father | ||
| Elizabeth Catherine | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Irvin Duncan | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel Dora Caroline Duncan | sister | 1889 |
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).
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Echo, "To-day's Names On Roll Of Honour", 15 August 1916 | Hannah21187 | |
| Liverpool Echo, "A Rock Ferry Officer", 5 June 1916 | Hannah21187 | |
| History of the King's Regiment (Liverpool) 1914-1919 Volume II | Hannah21187 | |
| Liverpool Echo, "Killed In Action", 14 August 1916 | Hannah21187 | |
| Liverpool Daily Post, "Other Local Recipients", 5 June 1916 | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Sibling Search | Hannah21187 | |
| London Gazette: Lieutenant 1911 | Hannah21187 | |
| London Gazette: Temporary Major | Hannah21187 |
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