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We remember Joseph Batty
We remember Joseph Batty
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1909
marriage
Elisabeth Whitehead
Source:245245
4th September 1909
1909
children
Annie Batty
Source:245245
10th November 1909
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9509364
7th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
4695
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:245245
service
British Army
Serjeant
4695
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:245245
service
British Army
Serjeant
4695
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:7095993
location
8 Penny Street Burnley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:245245
1918
death
Killed in Action
Arras
France
Source:7095993
Source:245245
17th February 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7095993
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Batty |
| Source | 245245 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Penny Street Burnley | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4695 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4695 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4695 | East Lancashire Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Batty | daughter | 10th November 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Batty | mother | ||
| John Henry Batty | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Whitehead | wife | 4th September 1909 |
Media
Media
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Letter from Joesph Batty, Second LieutenantLetter from Joesph Batty's Sec LieutenantContributed by:
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Document stating the belongings of Joesph BattyDocuments stating 2 post cards, 1 pipe, 1 prayer book, sacred heart badge, 1 pocket knife,cap badge,pouch,3 diceContributed by:
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Christmas CardInscription say's From your loving husband To My Dear WifeContributed by:
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A post Card From the H.M. T ROHILLAA post Card to my Grandma & Mother, Dear Wife try and make the best of it,now we got on Ship at Southampton, we do not know where we are going tell Annie not to for get her dady, if -----chance to write ----- get it as soon as possible, tell my mother Mrs Eliza Batty 8 Penny St this is what we could make out on the post cardContributed by:
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Post card from British Red CrossI'm going back to Blighty, which I left to Strafe the Un I've fought in Bloody Battles and I've had a cap of fun, But now my Flipper's busted and I think my Doody's done, And I'll kiss my gel in Blighty in the mawin. Oh, there be furrin lands to see, and some of em be fine. And there be furrin gels to kiss and scented furrin wine, But there's no land like England, and no other gel like mine: Thank God for dear old Blighty in the mawninContributed by:
Christine25943
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley in the Great War Roll of Honour | Victoria143992 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Batty Sergeant | Christine25943 | |
| Notification of Death | Christine25943 | |
| Believe this is called a widows penny | Christine25943 | |
| M M + Bar | Christine25943 | |
| Letter from Joesph Batty, Second Lieutenant | Christine25943 | |
| Document stating the belongings of Joesph Batty | Christine25943 | |
| Christmas Card | Christine25943 | |
| Christmas Card | Christine25943 | |
| Country Borough Burnley | Christine25943 | |
| A post Card From the H.M. T ROHILLA | Christine25943 | |
| Post card from British Red Cross | Christine25943 |
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