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We remember Walter Meeks
We remember Walter Meeks
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9558427
1901
1911
employment
Coalminer
Source:9558429
1911
1911
location
34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9558429
1911
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3000601
10th September 1914
service
British Army
Driver
T/849
Army Service Corps
Source:3000601
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
T4/244953
Army Service Corps
Source:3000601
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Meeks |
| Source | 3000601 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/849 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | T4/244953 | Army Service Corps | Lance Corporal |
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 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brother - Private William Meeks | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| ASC cap badge | Ian105013 |
Stories
Stories
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