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We remember Harry Fletcher
We remember Harry Fletcher
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1906
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Hayes
Source:2486156
12th August 1906
1914
service
British Army
Private
64751
Cheshire
15th (S) Battalion
Source:2486156
1914 - 1918
1916
children
Eileen Beatrice Fletcher
Source:2486156
9th February 1916
children
May Fletcher
Source:2486156
children
Colin Fletcher
Source:2486156
employment
Bookbinder
Hursts Printers
Stockport
United Kingdom
Source:2486156
hospitalisation
Harry was gassed and received a shrapnel wound at an unknown time during the !st World War.
Hospital/Institution
Source:2486156
service
British Army
Private
64751
Cheshire Regiment
Source:2486156
1961
death
Not War Related
Died of old age.
East Cowes
United Kingdom
Source:2486156
7th August 1961
sibling
Alfred Fletcher
Source:2486156
sibling
Marion Fletcher
Source:2486156
location
18 Barkerend Road, Bradford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2486156
location
3 Roslyn Road, Adswood, Stockport, Cheshire. (Greater Manchester)
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2486156
location
The Cabin, Castle Street, East Cowes, IW.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2486156
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Fletcher |
| Source | 2486156 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Barkerend Road, Bradford | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 3 Roslyn Road, Adswood, Stockport, Cheshire. (Greater Manchester) | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| The Cabin, Castle Street, East Cowes, IW. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 64751 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 64751 | Cheshire | 15th (S) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Beatrice Fletcher | daughter | 9th February 1916 | |
| May Fletcher | daughter | ||
| Colin Fletcher | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Firth | mother | ||
| John William Fletcher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Fletcher | brother | ||
| Marion Fletcher | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Hayes | wife | 12th August 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Green | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1953-07-25 | 5'10" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian19358 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HF | Ian19358 | |
| Harry Fletcher 1950s | Ian19358 | |
| Certificate of employment during the war a | Ian19358 | |
| Certificate of employment during the war b | Ian19358 |
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