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We remember William Kirkby
We remember William Kirkby
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
location
Hen & Chicken Yard, Balderton Gate, Newark-on-Trent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9422072
April 1891
1891
sibling
Emily Beatrice Kirkby
Source:9422113
2nd December 1891
1901
location
348 Alfred Street North, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9422064
April 1901
1908
marriage
Florence May Harbottle
Source:9422084
1st June 1908
1909
children
Vinette May Kirkby
Source:9422108
7th March 1909
1911
employment
Butcher
London Central Meat Co
Wirksworth, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9422074
April 1911
1911
location
Thorn tree Cottages, Cromford Rd, Wirksworth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9422074
April 1911
1913
children
Cynthia Beryl Kirkby
Source:9422109
15th November 1913
service
British Army
Gunner
223488
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2606519
1918
death
Source:7149787
10th May 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Map Ref. 3ca(?).P.35.d.2.8
Located near the Bellerive hamlet itself between Bethune and Lillers, Pas de Calais or Nord de France.
France
VIII.E.2
Source:9425375
Source:9425325
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Kirkby |
| Source | 2606519 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 Alfred Street North, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Hen & Chicken Yard, Balderton Gate, Newark-on-Trent | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Thorn tree Cottages, Cromford Rd, Wirksworth | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 223488 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Beryl Kirkby | daughter | 15th November 1913 | |
| Vinette May Kirkby | daughter | 7th March 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Cresswell | mother | ||
| Walter Kirkby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Beatrice Kirkby | sister | 2nd December 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Harbottle | wife | 1st June 1908 |
Media
Media
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William KIrkby, with familyWilliam Kirkby, with wife Florence May Kirkby (nee Harbottle) and elder daughter Vinette May Kirkby (later Coates)Contributed by:
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Marriage Certificate CopyCopy of Marriage Certificate between William Kirkby and Florence May Harbottle on June 1 1908Contributed by:
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Wirksworth Wednesdays 1912-1913Wirkswirth Wednensday football team of 1912-1913 Season William Kirkby is goal keeper, standing fourth from the leftContributed by:
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Wlliam Kirkby, ButcherWilliam Kirkby as Manager of Wirksworth, Derbyshire branch of London Central Meat Co. William is standing first on the right outside the shop.Contributed by:
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Will Kirkby and Florrie HarbottleCrop from Family Group Photograph taken at Langley Mill, DerbyshireContributed by:
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Cynthia, Florrie and VinettePortrait Photo of Wlliam Kirkby's wife Florrie and daughters Vinette and CynthiaContributed by:
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William, Florrie and Vinette KirkbyFamily Portrait photo of William Kirkby, wife Florrie and elder daughter VinetteContributed by:
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Exhumation and Reburial recordReburial anRecord of Exhumation and Reburial of William Kirkby and three clloeagues who all died on 10 May 1918 as a result of munitions explosion from a hit by enemy fireContributed by:
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Grave Reference for William Kirkby at Vieille ChapCopy of Commonwealth War graves Commission record of the reburial of William Kirkby and three colleaaaaagues who all died on 10 May 1918Contributed by:
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Wainwright LetterLetter from Ronald C Wainwright to Florence May Kirkby providing some details of husband William Kirkby's death and burial nr Bellrive in area of Lillers Letter is believed to be written by Capt Ronald Charles Wainwright, Army ChaplainContributed by:
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Letter infrming next of kinLetter from A Company/307 Brigade Commanding Officer to widow informing of death of Gnr William KirkbyContributed by:
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1920 Photo of IWGC Grave of Gnr William KirkbyIMage taken by IWGC following reburial in Vieille Chappelle New CemeteryContributed by:
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IWGC 1920 Envelope and Notecard with photoEnvelope and notecard from IWGC containing the photo of the grave of Gnr William Kirkby taken following reburial in Vieille Chapelle New Cemetery in 1920Contributed by:
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Grave of Gnr William Kirkby 223488 - May 2018Grave of Gnr William Kirkby taken on 10 May 2018, 100 years after his death during aa visit by 3 grandsons and a great grandsonContributed by:
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Cromford Rd, Wirksworth before 1914Photo of Cromford Rd, Wirksworth, Derbyshire taken before World War IContributed by:
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Gnr Wiliam Kirkby 223488 ABty/307th Bde RFAPhoto taken of Gnr William Kirkby prior to departure for France in 1916 or 1917.Contributed by:
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Gnr William Kirkby 223488 A Bty/307 Bde RFAPhoto of Gnr William Kirkby taken prior to departure for France in 1916 or 1917Contributed by:
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Regimental Roll of Individuals for War MedalsRoyal Field Artillery regimental Roll of Individuals entitled to the Victory Medal and/or the British War MedalContributed by:
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Gnr William Kirkby's MedalsThe Victory Medal and the British War Medal awarded to Gnr William Kirkby 223488 of A Bty , 307th Bde., Royal Field Artillery - photographed in 2017Contributed by:
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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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew153570 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew153570 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration of Graves (Exhumation and Reburials) | Andrew153570 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Kirkby 11/11/1885 - 10/5/1918 | Andrew153570 | |
| Wililam Kirkby Birth Certificate | Andrew153570 | |
| William KIrkby, with family | Andrew153570 | |
| Marriage Certificate Copy | Andrew153570 | |
| Wirksworth Wednesdays 1912-1913 | Andrew153570 | |
| Wlliam Kirkby, Butcher | Andrew153570 | |
| Will Kirkby and Florrie Harbottle | Andrew153570 | |
| Cynthia, Florrie and Vinette | Andrew153570 | |
| William, Florrie and Vinette Kirkby | Andrew153570 | |
| Exhumation and Reburial recordReburial an | Andrew153570 | |
| Grave Reference for William Kirkby at Vieille Chap | Andrew153570 | |
| Wainwright Letter | Andrew153570 | |
| Letter infrming next of kin | Andrew153570 | |
| 1920 Photo of IWGC Grave of Gnr William Kirkby | Andrew153570 | |
| IWGC 1920 Envelope and Notecard with photo | Andrew153570 | |
| Grave of Gnr William Kirkby 223488 - May 2018 | Andrew153570 | |
| Cromford Rd, Wirksworth before 1914 | Andrew153570 | |
| Gnr Wiliam Kirkby 223488 ABty/307th Bde RFA | Andrew153570 | |
| Gnr William Kirkby 223488 A Bty/307 Bde RFA | Andrew153570 | |
| Regimental Roll of Individuals for War Medals | Andrew153570 | |
| Gnr William Kirkby's Medals | Andrew153570 |
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