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We remember Jacob Light
We remember Jacob Light
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1895
sibling
Amelia Light
Source:8804728
1895
1896
sibling
Louis Light
Source:8804728
1896
1900
sibling
Maria Light
Source:8804728
1900
1903
sibling
Sylvia Light
Source:8804728
1903
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8804728
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Waterproof of Garmentmaker
Source:8804728
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Exchange St Cheetham Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8804728
2nd April 1911
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:7071274
18th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
37320
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2659846
service
British Army
Private
53675
Labour Corps
Source:2659846
service
British Army
Private
37320
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7071274
1918
death
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7071274
18th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7071274
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jacob |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Light |
| Source | 2659846 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Exchange St Cheetham Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37320 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 53675 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 37320 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Light | mother | ||
| Henry Light | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Light | sister | 1895 | |
| Louis Light | brother | 1896 | |
| Maria Light | sister | 1900 | |
| Sylvia Light | sister | 1903 |
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Media
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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester New Synagogue WW1 | Jonathan101862 |
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