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We remember Horace Housley
We remember Horace Housley
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
George H Housley
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1894
1896
1916
dates
Age 20
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1916
marriage
Mary Lily Housley
Source:8812436
service
British Army
Private
26830
Manchester Regiment
21st Battalion
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location
3 Johnstone Street Salford Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
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location
Hyde Road Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8812436
1916
death
Killed in Action
Mametz Village The Somme.
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Housley |
| Source | 1975682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Johnstone Street Salford Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Hyde Road Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26830 | Manchester Regiment | 21st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Housley eg widow | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George H Housley | brother | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lily Housley | wife |
Media
Media
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Officers and Men of the 6th Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 6th Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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The 21st Manchester Regiment, The 6th City Pals BattalionMore about The 21st Manchester Regiment, The 6th City Pals Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary of the Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private Horace Housley. | Desmond1478 |
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