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We remember Emanuel Best
We remember Emanuel Best
Timeline
Timeline
1886
service
British Army
Private
3418
Army Pay Corps
Source:322015
1917
death
France
Source:8620151
18th February 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Emanuel |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Best |
| Source | 322015 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3418 | Army Pay Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Best | mother | ||
| Arthur Best | father |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Corp BestThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Lance Corporal Emanuel Best for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Emanuel Best. Address: 9 Villier Street, Preston. Occupation: Clerk. Regiment: Army Pay Corps. Rank and Regimental Number: L/C 3418. Date of Death: 18th Feb 1917. Place where killed or injury received: Rouen, France. Remarks: None.
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Corp Best | Preston485 |
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