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We remember Charles Hesketh
We remember Charles Hesketh
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
William Hesketh
Source:1844685
1876
1879
sibling
Thomas Hesketh
Source:1844685
1879
1882
sibling
John Hesketh
Source:1844685
1882
1884
sibling
Henry Hesketh
Source:1844685
1884
1886
sibling
Dora Hesketh
Source:1844685
1886
1889
sibling
Frederick Hesketh
Source:1844685
1889
1891
sibling
George Hesketh
Source:1844685
1891
1896
1914
enlistment
Seaforth, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:1844685
25th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
13173
Liverpool Regiment
11th. ( Pioneer ) Battalion
Source:1844685
25th August 1914 - 31st May 1918
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1844685
19th May 1915 - 11th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
42075
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
15th. ( Pioneer ) Battalion
Source:1844685
1st June 1918 - 23rd February 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1844685
3rd September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:1844685
23rd February 1919
1919
marriage
Maud Alice Denton
Source:1844685
25th December 1919
1920
employment
Police Constable
Liverpool City Police
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:1844685
3rd September 1920 - 3rd September 1946
1920
children
Maude Elizabeth Hesketh
Source:1844685
14th November 1920
1973
death
Not War Related
Heart Attack
Kirkby, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:1844685
28th March 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Hesketh |
| Source | 1844685 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13173 | Liverpool Regiment | 11th. ( Pioneer ) Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 42075 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 15th. ( Pioneer ) Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude Elizabeth Hesketh | daughter | 14th November 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Farrington | mother | ||
| Thomas Hesketh | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hesketh | brother | 1876 | |
| Thomas Hesketh | brother | 1879 | |
| John Hesketh | brother | 1882 | |
| Henry Hesketh | brother | 1884 | |
| Dora Hesketh | sister | 1886 | |
| Frederick Hesketh | brother | 1889 | |
| George Hesketh | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Alice Denton | wife | 25th December 1919 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report of Charles Hesketh's promotion | John6705 | |
| Sergeant Charles Hesketh | John6705 |
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