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We remember William Henry Martin
We remember William Henry Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Thomas Atkinson Martin
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1892
1893
1896
sibling
Francis Reuben Martin
Source:8849132
1896
1898
sibling
Frances Mary Martin
Source:8849132
1898
1906
sibling
Leonard Martin
Source:8849132
1906
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8849132
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carpenter and Joiner
Source:8849132
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Edward St Hurst Ashton U Lyne Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8849132
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
41493
Manchester Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7428338
17th November 1916
enlistment
Ashton under Lyne Greater Manchester Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8849104
service
British Army
Corporal
1188
Manchester Regiment
Source:2951322
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7428338
Source:8849104
17th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C
Source:7428338
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 7428338 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Edward St Hurst Ashton U Lyne Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1188 | Manchester Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 41493 | Manchester Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Martin | mother | ||
| William Henry Martin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Atkinson Martin | brother | 1892 | |
| Francis Reuben Martin | brother | 1896 | |
| Frances Mary Martin | sister | 1898 | |
| Leonard Martin | brother | 1906 |
Media
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Manchester RegimentBi-metal badge comprising the arms of the City of Manchester (in white metal) above a brass title scroll marked MANCHESTER. This item is available to be shared and re-used under the terms of the IWM Non Commercial Licence
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Martin | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regiment | Jonathan101862 |
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