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We remember William Reginald Easterbrook
We remember William Reginald Easterbrook
Timeline
Timeline
1901
location
18 Edith Terrace, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9228458
2nd April 1901
1911
employment
Bank Clerk Awaiting Apprentice
United Kingdom
Source:9228459
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Selsley Lodge, 3 Cotham Grove, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9228459
2nd April 1911
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:9228452
17th July 1918
1918
location
Revelstoke, Rock Ferry, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9228452
17th July 1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9228452
service
British Army
Private
17258
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2420446
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2420446
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Cheshire Regiment
Source:2420446
service
British Army
Captain
Cheshire Regiment
Source:2420446
service
British Army
Captain
The Cheshire Regiment
Source:9228452
1918
death
Source:7248382
17th July 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7248382
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reginald |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Easterbrook, |
| Source | 9228452 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Edith Terrace, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| Revelstoke, Rock Ferry, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th July 1918 | |
| Selsley Lodge, 3 Cotham Grove, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17258 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Cheshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Cheshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | The Cheshire Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Emmaline Easterbrook | mother | ||
| William Thomas Easterbrook | father |
Media
Media
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Report of Captain Easterbrook's deathReport appearing in the Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 23 July 1918
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John6705
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report of Captain Easterbrook's death | John6705 |
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