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We remember Walter Magson
We remember Walter Magson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6171081
1884
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:6171081
3rd February 1915
1915
employment
Wool merchant
Source:6171081
3rd February 1915
1915
location
Highcroft, Albert Promenade, Halifax, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6171081
3rd February 1915
enlistment
Halifax, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6171089
service
British Army
Private
7046
London Regiment
Source:2834890
service
British Army
Private
761606
London Regiment
28th Battalion Artists Rifles
Source:6171089
service
British Army
Private
761606
London Regiment (Artists' Rifles)
Source:7056964
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7056964
Source:6171089
27th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7056964
sibling
Francis Magson
Source:6171081
sibling
Ada L Magson
Source:6171081
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Magson |
| Source | 2834890 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcroft, Albert Promenade, Halifax, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd February 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7046 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 761606 | London Regiment | 28th Battalion Artists Rifles | Private | |
| British Army | 761606 | London Regiment (Artists' Rifles) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Magson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Magson | brother | ||
| Ada L Magson | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-03 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Heath/Crossley & Porter schools Roll of HonourMore about Heath/Crossley & Porter schools Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL | James5896 |
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