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We remember Walter Metcalfe
We remember Walter Metcalfe
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1897
sibling
Dorothy Metcalfe
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1897
1906
education
Private School in the town.
Morley Secondary School
Fountain Street, Morley
United Kingdom
Source:8933584
1906 - 1908
1911
employment
Grocery assistant
His father
Morley
United Kingdom
Source:8933584
1911 - 1914
1911
location
Park Dene, New Park Street, Morley
United Kingdom
parents address
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1911
1914
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
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August 1914
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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December 1915 - March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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March 1916 - July 1916
service
British Army
Private
15/642
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3019031
service
British Army
Private
15/642
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7081421
1916
death
Died of wounds
Had been wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He was taken to the Whalley Military Hospital for treatment but the doctors were unable to save him.
Whalley Military Hospital, Whalley, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7081421
Source:8933584
Source:8897856
9th July 1916
burial
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:8933584
Source:7081421
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Metcalfe |
| Source | 3019031 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Dene, New Park Street, Morley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15/642 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15/642 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Metcalfe | sister | 1897 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Pte Walter MetcalfeHe is shown in the uniform of the West Yorkshire Regiment and details are also given of his life and death.
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The grave of Walter Metcalfe and his familyThis grave is in Morley Cemetery, Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley. The wreaths around it were laid by Morley Town Council, Morley branch of the British Legion and MCA.Contributed by:
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A tribute to Pte Walter MetcalfeInformation about the Walter's life and service transcribed from an article in the Morley Secondary School magazine 'The Morleian' into the Morley ObserverContributed by:
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1911 Census for Walter Metcalfe and familyThe 1911 Census report showing the members of his family, dates of birth, jobs and where they lived.Contributed by:
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Marriage Certificate of Walter Metcalfe's parentsThe marriage certificate of Richard Metcalfe and Annie Eliza SellersContributed by:
Clive98819
Communities
Communities
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Morley Community Archives Great War MemoriesMore about Morley Community Archives Great War Memories
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morley War Memorial names with the inclusion of Walter Metcalfe | Clive98819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Pte Walter Metcalfe | Clive98819 | |
| The grave of Walter Metcalfe and his family | Clive98819 | |
| A tribute to Pte Walter Metcalfe | Clive98819 | |
| 1911 Census for Walter Metcalfe and family | Clive98819 | |
| Marriage Certificate of Walter Metcalfe's parents | Clive98819 |
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