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We remember Walter Heath
We remember Walter Heath
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
James A Heath
Source:8703602
1890
1891
location
4 Blucher Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8703602
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Florence Heath
Source:8703603
1893
1897
sibling
Amy E Heath
Source:8703603
1897
1901
location
4 Blucher Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8703603
31st March 1901
1907
sibling
Agnes Heath
Source:8703632
1907
1908
service
British Army
Private
9189
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8703597
14th May 1908 - 4th March 1913
1908
employment
Plate Layer
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8703597
1908
1908
sibling
Hilda Heath
Source:8703632
1908
1908
location
1 Court 7 House, Fitzwilliam Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8703597
1908
1909
sibling
George Heath
Source:8703632
1909
1910
sibling
Wilfred Heath
Source:8703616
1910
1913
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9189
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8703597
5th March 1913 - 4th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
9189
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8703597
15th January 1915 - 29th February 1916
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:8703595
29th February 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8703600
29th February 1916
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Bronco-pneumonia brought on by wounds
United Kingdom
Source:8703597
3rd September 1916
1916
sibling
Arthur Heath
Source:8703628
1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Heath |
| Source | 1817128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Court 7 House, Fitzwilliam Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1908 | |
| 4 Blucher Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 4 Blucher Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9189 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9189 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 9189 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Heath | father | ||
| Emma | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Heath | brother | 1890 | |
| Florence Heath | sister | 1893 | |
| Amy E Heath | sister | 1897 | |
| Wilfred Heath | step-brother | 1910 | |
| Arthur Heath | step-brother | 1916 | |
| Agnes Heath | step-sister | 1907 | |
| Hilda Heath | step-sister | 1908 | |
| George Heath | step-brother | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-29 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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York and Lancaster Cap BadgeTiger surmounted by rose and crown, all surrounded by a wreath. A scroll below reads York and Lancaster.
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FreeBMD birth index entryIndex entry showing the birth of Walter's half brother Arthur in 1916.Contributed by:
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Walter Heath from Barnsley ChronicleA young man in uniform with a cap, the badge of the York and Lancaster Regiment clearly visible. From the Barnsley Chronicle 16 September 1916 with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parish
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Image of Medal Card on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Image of Medal Roll on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| Silver War Badge Records on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Register Entry St George's Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Register Entry St George's Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Cemetery Burial Records | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| York and Lancaster Cap Badge | Linda571 | |
| FreeBMD birth index entry | Linda571 | |
| Walter Heath from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
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