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We remember Raymond Hirst
We remember Raymond Hirst
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7011645
1890
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
53641
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1896571
service
British Army
Corporal
53641
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7011645
1918
death
Source:7011645
17th April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7011645
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Raymond |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Hirst |
| Source | 1896571 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 53641 | Durham Light Infantry | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 53641 | Durham Light Infantry | Corporal |
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Martinsart British Cemetery: Raymond HirstThis is the cemetery where Raymond is remembered. It gives his date of death, military information and his parents' names and address.
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Extract from Parish Records: Raymond HirstThis is an extract from the Parish Records of St. Peter's Church, Birstall showing Raymond's baptism. It also gives his date of birth, parents' name and father's occupation.Contributed by:
Kate102211
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsart British Cemetery: Raymond Hirst | Kate102211 | |
| Extract from Parish Records: Raymond Hirst | Kate102211 |
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