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We remember William Barratt
We remember William Barratt
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
George Barratt
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1892
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
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31st March 1901
1901
location
6 & 8 South Street (Police Station), Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
64 Minton Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Bank Clerk
Union Bank of Manchester Limited
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7961524
1st March 1915
1915
location
64 Minton Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7961524
1st March 1915
1917
enlistment
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7961427
30th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
2456
Welsh Regiment
51st Graduated Battalion
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13th November 1917 - 21st April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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4th April 1918 - 29th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
42885
King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment
1st/4th Battalion
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21st April 1918
1918
missing
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7th September 1918
1918
internment
pow
Germany
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9th September 1918 - 29th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Sick
Hospital/Institution
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16th November 1918 - 29th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Diarrhoea
Hospital/Institution
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29th November 1918 - 5th December 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Debility
Hospital/Institution
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6th December 1918 - 23rd December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private
42885
King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:7961427
20th March 1919 - 26th July 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
42885
King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7961427
26th July 1919
1919
events
Army School Certificate
Training
Source:7961427
30th July 1919
1919
location
64 Minton Street, Oldham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961427
17th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7961427
16th October 1919
events
Failure to comply
Military Discipline
Sentence; 2 days.
Source:7961427
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Barratt |
| Source | 213214 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 & 8 South Street (Police Station), Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 64 Minton Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 64 Minton Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1st March 1915 | ||
| 64 Minton Street, Oldham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th September 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42885 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 42885 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment | 1st/4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2456 | Welsh Regiment | 51st Graduated Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 42885 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barratt | father | ||
| Elizabeth Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Barratt | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-25 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-30 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New ClerksA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the register page for William Barratt.
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William when joining the Union Bank of ManchesterA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the photograph for William Barratt from his page in the register.
Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - EmployeesMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Employees
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Register of New ClerksMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Register of New Clerks
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls | Yvonne27542 | |
| Prisoners of the First World War | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| William when joining the Union Bank of Manchester | Yvonne27542 |
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