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We remember Joseph Henry Oakes
We remember Joseph Henry Oakes
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Annie
Source:9400522
1881
1882
sibling
Harriet
Source:9400522
1882
1885
sibling
Eunice M
Source:9400522
1885
1887
sibling
Mary E
Source:8788706
1887
1889
sibling
William E
Source:8788699
1889
1891
1891
location
Gannons Square, Knutsford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9400522
1891
1897
sibling
Millie
Source:8788699
1897
1901
location
Paradise Green, Toft Road, Knutsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8788706
1901
1911
employment
Gardener
Source:8788699
1911
1911
location
Paradise Green, Toft Rd, Knutsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8788699
1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:8788713
1914
1914
enlistment
Knutsford
United Kingdom
Source:8788713
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15665
Cheshire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:8788713
3rd September 1914 - 13th February 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8788713
1915 - 1918
1918
location
Toft Road, Knutsford
United Kingdom
Source:8788693
1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to right wrist. Severe
Hospital/Institution
Source:8788713
2nd May 1918
service
British Army
Private
15665
Cheshire Regiment
Source:3315173
1967
death
Not War Related
Knutsford
United Kingdom
Source:8788708
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Oakes |
| Source | 8788693 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gannons Square, Knutsford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| Paradise Green, Toft Rd, Knutsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Paradise Green, Toft Road, Knutsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Toft Road, Knutsford | United Kingdom | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15665 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15665 | Cheshire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice | mother | ||
| William Oakes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie | sister | 1897 | |
| Mary E | sister | 1887 | |
| William E | brother | 1889 | |
| Annie | sister | 1881 | |
| Harriet | sister | 1882 | |
| Eunice M | sister | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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WWI Memorial PlaqueThis plaque is on the internal wall to the left of the lectern in the Methodist Church, Princess St. Knutsford
Contributed by:
Sylvia3155
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Memorial Plaque | Sylvia3155 |
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