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We remember Walter Else
We remember Walter Else
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8700750
Source:7073872
17th May 1883
1905
employment
Collier
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28th August 1905
1905
marriage
Mary Jane Morgan
Source:8700778
28th August 1905
1914
dates
Age 31
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13th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire
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1914
service
British Army
Private
18039
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
18039
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7073872
Source:8700719
7th July 1916
burial
Somme
Walter was buried on the battlefield at La Boisselle. He lay here until he was reburied at London Cemetery and Extension in 1938.
France
10.F.6
Source:8700686
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Else |
| Source | 2457354 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18039 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 18039 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Else | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Morgan | wife | 28th August 1905 |
Media
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Exhumation and Reburial RecordA copy of the record of Walter's Exhumation from the battlefield at La Boisselle. Dated 3.3.1938, showing that he lay in the battlefield for over 20 years.
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Record of ReburialRecord showing the reburial of Walter Else in London Cemetery and Extension, High Wood, Longueval. Walter is interred in Plot 10, Row F, Grave 6.Contributed by:
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Photo of GravePhoto of Walter's Grave in London Cemetery and Extension, LonguevalContributed by:
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Roll Of HonourDocument showing medals earned by Walter and also that he was killed in action in France.Contributed by:
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Recruitment RecordImage showing details of Walter's recruitment in Hindley, Wigan on 13th November 1914. His age at the time is shown as 31 years and 180 days. Which puts his date of birth at 17th May 1883.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate for Walter's marriage to Mary Jane Morgan. They were married in Mary Jane's parents' home town of Buckley in North Wales.Contributed by:
Yvonne96403
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Exhumation and Reburial Record | Yvonne96403 | |
| Record of Reburial | Yvonne96403 | |
| Photo of Grave | Yvonne96403 | |
| Roll Of Honour | Yvonne96403 | |
| Recruitment Record | Yvonne96403 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Yvonne96403 |
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