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We remember Samuel Beckett
We remember Samuel Beckett
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7407512
employment
Soldier
British Army
Source:9518159
employment
Miner
Towneley Pit
Source:9518159
marriage
Mary J
Source:9518159
service
British Army
Private
8952
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:270298
service
British Army
Serjeant
8952
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:270298
service
British Army
Serjeant
8952
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9518159
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7407512
Source:9518159
5th April 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7407512
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Beckett |
| Source | 270298 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8952 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8952 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8952 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J | wife |
Media
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley in the Great War Roll of Honour | Victoria143992 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Beckett | Victoria143992 |
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