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We remember William Barraclough
We remember William Barraclough
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Joseph Barraclough
Source:8860592
1883
1885
sibling
Jane M Barraclough
Source:8860592
1885
1886
1891
location
10 York Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8860592
1891
1911
location
1 Victoria Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8674648
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Architect
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8674648
1911
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Yorkshire Regiment
11th west Battalion
Source:211811
service
British Army
Captain
6th Dragoons
Source:211811
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7308145
1916
death
Source:7308145
28th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7308145
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Barraclough |
| Source | 211811 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Victoria Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 10 York Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Yorkshire Regiment | 11th west Battalion | Temporary Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 6th Dragoons | Captain | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza J | mother | ||
| William Barraclough | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barraclough | brother | 1883 | |
| Jane M Barraclough | sister | 1885 |
Media
Media
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1 Victoria Street from Google mapsA large stone built house. Slightly deceptive as it is semi detached, the left hand section being number 3.
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William Barraclough from Sheffield IndependentA newspaper photograph of an officer in uniform with cap. Badge not clear. From the Sheffield Independent 27 October 1916 on Find My Past - Newspapers.
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War memorial gravestone for William BarracloughIn Barnsley Cemetery. Tall grey stone with family information.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley War Memorial GravestonesMore about Barnsley War Memorial Gravestones
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Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parish
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Barnsley - The Rest of the SommeMore about Barnsley - The Rest of the Somme
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Barnsley - Newman & Bond Memorial Plaque (BAR69)More about Barnsley - Newman & Bond Memorial Plaque (BAR69)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Register Entry St Saviour's Thurlstone | Linda571 | |
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Linda571 | |
| National Probate Calendar | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Victoria Street from Google maps | Linda571 | |
| William Barraclough from Sheffield Independent | Linda571 | |
| War memorial gravestone for William Barraclough | Linda571 |
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