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We remember William Beetham
We remember William Beetham
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8583884
1914
1914
enlistment
Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8583884
29th October 1914
1914
location
8 Surrey Street, Preston, lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:8583921
29th October 1914
1915
children
John Beetham
Source:8583957
1915
1915
marriage
Isabella Parkinson
Source:8583932
1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
200929
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2/4th battalion
Source:8583884
16th August 1917
employment
Spinner
Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7726526
service
British Army
Private
3131
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:278564
location
24 Shakespeare Road, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8583884
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7726526
Source:8583883
16th August 1917
burial
Nord
France
IV E 13
Source:8583941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Beetham |
| Source | 278564 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Shakespeare Road, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 8 Surrey Street, Preston, lancs. | United Kingdom | known 29th October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3131 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200929 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2/4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Beetham | son | 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Parkinson | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'3" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Beetham.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private William Beetham for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: William Beetham. Address: No 8 Surrey St, Preston. Occupation: Spinner. Regiment: 2/4 Loyal North Lancashire. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 200929. Date of Death: 16th August 1917. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks:- None.
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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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http//cwgc.org/ war dead W Beetham | Preston43149 | |
| http://www.lancashirebmd.org.uk, births | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Beetham. | Preston485 |
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