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We remember William Muirhead
We remember William Muirhead
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1912
dates
Age 17
Source:5510660
19th December 1912
1912
education
Kirkham Grammar School
Kirkham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5510660
19th December 1912
1912
enlistment
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:5510660
19th December 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
15902
Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry
Source:5510660
19th December 1912 - 19th September 1916
1912
location
Headroomgate Road, St. Annes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5510660
19th December 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5510660
27th August 1914 - 16th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:5510660
17th March 1916 - 11th April 1916
1918
missing
Subsequent evidence of death provided 20th Decmber 1918
Source:5510660
26th March 1918 - 28th March 1918
1918
education
Agriculture
Harris Institute
Preston
India
Source:5513749
12th April 1918
1918
education
School Boy
Kirkham Grammar School
Kirkham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5513749
12th April 1918
1920
location
20 Clarendon Road, St. Annes Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5510660
19th January 1920
service
British Army
Private
3145
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry
Source:3159883
service
British Army
Private
D/15551
Corps of Dragoons
Source:3159883
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Cameron Highlanders
Source:3159883
1918
death
Killed in Action
2nd Lieut. Muirhead is reported to have "shot himself through the head" rather than be taken prisoner. The evidence of his death was provided to the War Office by Lance Corporal F. Clarke 202947.
France
Source:7444012
Source:5510660
28th March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7444012
sibling
John Muirhead
Source:5513749
sibling
Robert Muirhead
Source:5513749
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Muirhead |
| Source | 3159883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Clarendon Road, St. Annes Lancashire | United Kingdom | 19th January 1920 | ||
| Headroomgate Road, St. Annes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | 19th December 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3145 | Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | D/15551 | Corps of Dragoons | Private | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 15902 | Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Muirhead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Muirhead | brother | ||
| Robert Muirhead | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-12-19 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Congregationalist |
Media
Media
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2nd Lieutenant William MuirheadWilliam Muirhead this image taken of him whilst in the Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry
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Arras MemorialAn image of the Panel of the Arras memorial relating to William MuirheadContributed by:
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Ashton Gardens War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.Contributed by:
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2nd Lt William MuirheadAs published in St Annes-on-Sea Express on 3rd September 1915 in a group picture of St Annes Troopers in Training with Imperial Yeomanry with three Muirhead brothers and two others.
Contributed by:
Fiona12861
Communities
Communities
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St Annes Parish Church War MemorialMore about St Annes Parish Church War Memorial
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St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens MemorialMore about St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens Memorial
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St Annes-on-Sea Congregational (URC) Church Memorial WindowMore about St Annes-on-Sea Congregational (URC) Church Memorial Window
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Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.More about Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lieutenant William Muirhead | Kevin3598 | |
| St. Annes Express | Kevin3598 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lieutenant William Muirhead | Kevin3598 | |
| Arras Memorial | Kevin3598 | |
| Arras Memorial | Kevin3598 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private William Muirhead. | Desmond1478 | |
| 2nd Lt William Muirhead | Fiona12861 |
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