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We remember Lewis Hirst
We remember Lewis Hirst
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9494766
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
24667
West Riding Regiment
Source:1896504
service
British Army
Private
24667
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Source:7412029
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7412029
Source:9494766
1st February 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7412029
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lewis |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Hirst |
| Source | 1896504 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24667 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 24667 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | Private |
Media
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Upperthong Memorial PlaqueThe Upperthong Memorial Plaque in St John's Church, Upperthong, West YorkshireContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Upperthong PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Upperthong Panel
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St John's Church, Upperthong, West YorkshireMore about St John's Church, Upperthong, West Yorkshire
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 17 February 1917 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 24 February 1917 | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hirst | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Lewis Hirst | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Upperthong Memorial Plaque | Vivien1174 |
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