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We remember Laurence Howat
We remember Laurence Howat
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Charles Howat
Source:9633146
1893
1894
1900
sibling
William Howat
Source:9633146
1900
1905
sibling
Francis Howat
Source:9633146
1905
1908
sibling
Albert Howat
Source:9633146
1908
1921
marriage
Robina Brunskill
Source:9640998
3rd August 1921
1924
children
Joan Howat
Source:9640998
20th June 1924
1927
children
Roy Howat
Source:9640998
16th April 1927
1932
children
Mary Howat
Source:9640998
14th December 1932
service
British Army
Corporal
1176
Cheshire Regiment
Source:1984577
service
British Army
Corporal
200085
Cheshire Regiment
Source:1984577
1967
death
Not War Related
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:9640998
Source:9641067
26th June 1967
burial
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:9641067
sibling
Robert Howat
Source:9633146
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Laurence |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Howat |
| Source | 9633146 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1176 | Cheshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 200085 | Cheshire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Howat | daughter | 20th June 1924 | |
| Roy Howat | son | 16th April 1927 | |
| Mary Howat | daughter | 14th December 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Howat | father | ||
| Mary E. O'Neil | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Howat | brother | 1893 | |
| William Howat | brother | 1900 | |
| Francis Howat | brother | 1905 | |
| Albert Howat | brother | 1908 | |
| Robert Howat | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robina Brunskill | wife | 3rd August 1921 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
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Laurence Howat 1914Laurence Howat (x on the left) and James Brunskill (x on the right) in 1914. Both had enlisted earlier with the local Territorial Force, the 4th Battalion, Cheshire regiment. This photo was probably taken during the troop buildup of 1914.Contributed by:
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Corporal Laurence Howat in EgyptLaurence Howat is pictured with a cane on his lap while recovering in hospital in Alexandria, Egypt.Contributed by:
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Medal Card for Corporal Laurence HowatLaurence Howat was awarded the British War Medal and the Allied Victory Medal for his service during World War I. He was also awarded the TFE Medal (Territorial Force Efficiency Medal) for long service on April 1920Contributed by:
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Laurence and Robina HowatThis photo was taken in the back yard of the Howat's home in Birkenhead, Cheshire. The picture is undated.Contributed by:
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Laurence HowatLaurence Howat is pictured standing in the back yard of his home in Birkenhead, Cheshire.Contributed by:
Zuzia1715
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Laurence Howat | Zuzia1715 | |
| Laurence Howat 1914 | Zuzia1715 | |
| Corporal Laurence Howat in Egypt | Zuzia1715 | |
| Medal Card for Corporal Laurence Howat | Zuzia1715 | |
| Laurence Howat | Zuzia1715 | |
| Laurence and Robina Howat | Zuzia1715 | |
| Laurence Howat | Zuzia1715 |
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