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We remember Samuel Layton
We remember Samuel Layton
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Edwin J. Layton
Source:8964523
1874
1877
sibling
William Layton
Source:8964523
1877
1880
sibling
Emily Layton
Source:8964523
1880
1882
1885
sibling
Minnie Layton
Source:8964511
1885
1888
sibling
Ada Layton
Source:8964511
1888
1898
sibling
Lilly Layton
Source:8964511
1898
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8964511
1901
1901
employment
Brass polisher
United Kingdom
Source:8964511
1901
1901
location
77 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8964511
1901
1908
marriage
Esther Annie Layton nee Stockton
Source:8964484
1908
1910
children
Samuel Oliver Layton
Source:8964484
1910
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8964484
1911
1911
employment
Polisher
United Kingdom
Source:8964484
1911
1911
location
333 Monument Road, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8964484
1911
1916
location
2/21, Clissold Street, Brookfields, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8964484
1916
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:8964331
3rd August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
20719
Worcestershire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:8964492
3rd August 1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2331303
1916
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:7167727
Source:2331303
3rd August 1916
burial
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall, L.197.
Source:7167727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Layton |
| Source | 2331303 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/21, Clissold Street, Brookfields, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 333 Monument Road, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 77 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20719 | Worcestershire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Oliver Layton | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Layton | mother | ||
| Oliver Layton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Layton | sister | 1885 | |
| Ada Layton | sister | 1888 | |
| Lilly Layton | sister | 1898 | |
| William Layton | brother | 1877 | |
| Emily Layton | sister | 1880 | |
| Edwin J. Layton | brother | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Annie Layton nee Stockton | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Screen wall entryScreen wall entry for Private Samuel Layton in Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham (Image: 04/05/2015)
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Communities
Communities
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Warwickshire Commonwealth War GravesMore about Warwickshire Commonwealth War Graves
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Screen wall entry | DR117137 |
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