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We remember William Dixon Kirkby
We remember William Dixon Kirkby
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Ruth Jane
Source:8869347
1888
1889
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:8869351
1889
1891
sibling
Robert
Source:8869351
1891
1893
1901
location
Arnside
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8869347
1901
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
1810
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles).
Source:8869338
1914
1914
location
KENDAL
United Kingdom
Source:8869338
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:8869337
7th August 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
Associated Equipment Company
Source:8971232
August 1914
1914
location
11, Hales End Raod, Walthamstow
India
their own address
Source:8971232
August 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to arm and right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:8971237
27th January 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8869337
8th September 1916
1958
death
Unknown
Croydon
United Kingdom
Source:8971240
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Dixon |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Kirkby |
| Source | 8869343 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Hales End Raod, Walthamstow | India | their own address | known August 1914 | |
| Arnside | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| KENDAL | United Kingdom | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1810 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Kirkby | mother | ||
| Robert Kirkby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Jane | sister | 1888 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1889 | |
| Robert | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Attestation 1914British Army Service Records extract showing details of Attestation in August 1914. Image from 'Lives', IWM.
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Wounds, medals, next of kinBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of wounds, medals and next of kin. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medical inspectionBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of medical inspection August 1914. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation 1914 | Susan26537 | |
| Wounds, medals, next of kin | Susan26537 | |
| Medical inspection | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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