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We remember Cyril Percy Langton
We remember Cyril Percy Langton
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Florence Langton
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1878
1880
sibling
Ada Langton
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1880
1882
sibling
Beatice Louise Langton
Source:6624899
1882
1883
sibling
Albert Edmund Langton
Source:6624899
1883
1886
sibling
Edith Maud Mary Langton
Source:6624899
1886
1888
sibling
Sarah Annie Langton
Source:6624899
1888
1890
sibling
Henry Langton
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1890
1892
sibling
David William Langton
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1892
1894
sibling
Ellen Langton
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1894
1895
sibling
Peter Langton
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1895
1896
sibling
Arthur John Langton
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1896
1897
sibling
Brumby Langton
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1897
1898
1900
sibling
George Langton
Source:6624899
1900
1901
location
53 Trent Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624899
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Gwendolyn Edna Langton
Source:6624899
1903
1911
location
38 Hickman Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624899
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:6624899
13th September 1916
1916
employment
Labourer
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:2618097
13th September 1916
1916
enlistment
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:2618097
13th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
Source:2618097
13th September 1916 - 22nd March 1919
1916
location
Rye Farm, Kexby lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624899
13th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
Training Reserve
Source:2618097
14th September 1916 - 11th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
"Home Front"
Source:2618097
12th April 1917 - 31st January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
2/4 "Duke of Wellington's"
Source:2618097
1st February 1918 - 15th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
Western Front - France
Source:6638068
1st February 1918 - 28th September 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2618097
1st February 1918 - 28th September 1918
1918
internment
pow
Mecklenburg
Germany
Source:2618097
28th September 1918 - 15th December 1918
1918
missing
Postcard Home sent from POW Camp - October 1918
Source:6638068
28th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
Germany - POW Camp
Source:6638068
28th September 1918 - 15th December 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2618097
28th September 1918 - 15th December 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:6624899
29th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
22234
West Riding Regiment
"Blighty" - Military Hospital
Source:6638068
16th December 1918 - 22nd March 1919
1919
dates
Age 20
Source:6624899
22nd March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:2618097
22nd March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound - Right Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:2618097
22nd March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Loss of vision - Right Eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:2618097
22nd March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Shrapnel embedded - Legs & Forearm
Hospital/Institution
Source:2618097
22nd March 1919
1922
marriage
Amelia Graham - formerly Pykett
Source:6624899
1922 - 3rd May 1968
1923
children
George Raymond Langton
Source:6624899
1923
1926
children
Brenda M Langton
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1926
1932
children
Margaret A Langton
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1932
1968
dates
Age 69
Source:6624899
3rd May 1968
location
34 Burns Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6624899
location
39 Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6624899
1968
death
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:6624899
3rd May 1968
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Burns Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 38 Hickman Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 39 Heapham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 53 Trent Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Rye Farm, Kexby lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th September 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | Training Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | "Home Front" | Private | |
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | 2/4 "Duke of Wellington's" | Private | |
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | Western Front - France | Private | |
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | Germany - POW Camp | Private | |
| British Army | 22234 | West Riding Regiment | "Blighty" - Military Hospital | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Raymond Langton | son | 1923 | |
| Brenda M Langton | daughter | 1926 | |
| Margaret A Langton | daughter | 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Langton - nee Brumby | mother | ||
| Moses Langton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Langton | sister | 1878 | |
| Ada Langton | sister | 1880 | |
| Beatice Louise Langton | sister | 1882 | |
| Albert Edmund Langton | brother | 1883 | |
| Edith Maud Mary Langton | sister | 1886 | |
| Sarah Annie Langton | sister | 1888 | |
| Henry Langton | brother | 1890 | |
| David William Langton | brother | 1892 | |
| Ellen Langton | sister | 1894 | |
| Peter Langton | brother | 1895 | |
| Arthur John Langton | brother | 1896 | |
| Brumby Langton | brother | 1897 | |
| George Langton | brother | 1900 | |
| Gwendolyn Edna Langton | sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Graham - formerly Pykett | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-13 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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"Two up - Two down"Their Family Home in the 1890s - There were 15 Children (Photo 2009)
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His Family Home after he married Amelia Graham34 Burns Street Gainsborough - Later renumbered 35 !Contributed by:
John36531 -
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Mystery letter from Cyril in Belgium during1915Letter home describing his wounding and death of other Soldiers and an OfficerContributed by:
Keith30819
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | John36531 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John36531 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Births,marriages and deaths register | John36531 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Two up - Two down" | John36531 | |
| His Family Home after he married Amelia Graham | John36531 | |
| Relaxing in the garden | John36531 | |
| Mystery letter from Cyril in Belgium during1915 | Keith30819 |
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