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We remember Hartley Barkby
We remember Hartley Barkby
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
Bankhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508173
31st March 1901
1911
location
21 Lathom Road, Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508171
2nd April 1911
1915
commission
Regular
Source:9516745
1st September 1915
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:7198611
2nd August 1916
education
He won a scholarship to this school but gave it up to someone else. Passed the Matriculation Exam at the London University aged 16. Passed the entrance exam for Trinity College Cambridge aged 17.
Mill Hill School
London
United Kingdom
Source:9516745
education
under Mr W Henderson M.A.
University School, Southport
Southport
United Kingdom
Source:9516745
events
Lecturer and sub-instructor of Gunnery
Career progress
Salop
United Kingdom
Source:9516745
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:179561
1916
death
Killed in Action
In the early morning of August 2nd he was bringing his section of guns into action and was struck by a shell. He lived only about half an hour but was unconscious.
France
Source:7198611
Source:9516745
2nd August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7198611
sibling
Gladys H Barkby
Source:8508173
sibling
Arnold Barkby
Source:8508171
sibling
Joseph Ewart Barkby
Source:8508171
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hartley |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Barkby |
| Source | 179561 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Lathom Road, Southport, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Bankhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Ann | mother | ||
| Rev. Joseph Thomas Barkby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys H Barkby | sister | ||
| Arnold Barkby | brother | ||
| Joseph Ewart Barkby | brother |
Media
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Hartley BarkbyPortrait of Hartley Barkby in uniform without cap, from Liverpool's Scroll of Fame
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Liverpool Scroll of Fame - Hartley Barkbypage from Liverpool's Scroll of Fame with biography and portrait of Hartley Barkby.Contributed by:
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Liverpool's Scroll of Fame - Hartley Barkby p22nd page from Liverpool's scroll of honour containing the biography of Hartley BarkbyContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Echo, "Roll of Honour. Casualties In Local Battalions." 7th August 1916 | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hartley Barkby | Amanda3051 | |
| Liverpool Scroll of Fame - Hartley Barkby | Amanda3051 | |
| Liverpool's Scroll of Fame - Hartley Barkby p2 | Amanda3051 |
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