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We remember William Beckett
We remember William Beckett
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
sibling
George E Beckett
Source:8498174
1893
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8498174
1901
1901
location
Paradice Hill, Kirby Knowle, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498174
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8498175
1911
1911
employment
Under Gardener Servant
Harland Rise, Cottingham, Hull
United Kingdom
Source:8498175
1911
1911
location
Harland Rise, Cottingham, Hull
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8498175
1911
1914
marriage
Edith Emily Dodd
Source:8498170
22nd September 1914
1915
children
William Henry Beckett
Source:8498170
November 1915
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:8498170
10th December 1915
1915
employment
Tram Driver
Source:8498170
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Beverley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8498170
10th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8498170
21st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
22861
East Yorkshire Regiment
1 Battalion
Source:8498163
16th September 1916
1917
events
Pension awarded to William's widow and son
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:8498170
25th June 1917
1916
death
Source:8498163
16th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:8498164
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Beckett |
| Source | 270432 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harland Rise, Cottingham, Hull | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Paradice Hill, Kirby Knowle, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22861 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 1 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Beckett | son | November 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Beckett | mother | ||
| Henry Beckett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George E Beckett | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Emily Dodd | wife | 22nd September 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Portrait photograph of William BeckettPrivate William Beckett 1 Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment Private Beckett died on 16 September 1916. He was the son of Henry and Hannah Beckett, of Kirkby Knowle, Thirsk; and the husband of Edith Emily Beckett, of 3, Ripley Avenue, Perth St., Hull.
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Charlotte33
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of William Beckett | Charlotte33 |
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