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We remember David Beaver
We remember David Beaver
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Treasea Beaver
Source:8575189
1893
1895
1898
sibling
Robert Beaver
Source:8575189
1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8575189
1901
1901
location
66, Park Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8575189
1901
1905
sibling
Ellen Beaver
Source:8575189
1905
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8575209
1911
1911
employment
Weaver
P
United Kingdom
Source:8575189
1911
1911
employment
Weaver
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8575243
1911
1911
location
61, Park Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8575243
1911
1911
location
66, Park Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8575189
1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8575209
14th September 1914
1914
employment
Warehouseman
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8575209
14th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Pr
United Kingdom
Source:8575209
14th September 1914
1916
appointments
Pte
Source:8575189
8th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:8575189
8th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
2299
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:8575209
8th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8575189
8th August 1916
1916
location
66, Park Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8575189
8th August 1916
service
British Army
Private
2299
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion (territorial force)
Source:8575209
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in right arm, legs and foot, died same day
Somme
France
Source:7016901
Source:8575209
Source:8575189
8th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7016901
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Beaver |
| Source | 266813 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61, Park Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 66, Park Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 66, Park Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 66, Park Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th August 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2299 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (territorial force) | Private | |
| British Army | 2299 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jane Beaver | mother | ||
| George Beaver | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasea Beaver | sister | 1893 | |
| Robert Beaver | brother | 1898 | |
| Ellen Beaver | sister | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'8" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Beaver.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private David Beaver for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: David Beaver. Address: 61 Park Road Preston. Occupation: Weaver. Regiment: 1/4th L.N.Lancs. Rank and Regimental Number: Private No 2299. Date of Death: Augs 8/16. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks:- (St Paul’s).
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David BeaverIn uniform taken some time in 1915 sent to his friend Ada leaver
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Letter from the trenches 1915A letter written by David Beaver to his friend Ada LeaverContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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 | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Beaver. | Preston485 | |
| David Beaver | Preston43148 | |
| Letter from the trenches 1915 | Preston43148 | |
| 2nd page of the letter | Preston43148 | |
| 3rd page of the letter | Preston43148 |
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