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We remember Fred Openshaw
We remember Fred Openshaw
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
11 Warth Road, Radcliffe, Lancshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9360081
1901
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
97483
Royal Engineers
466th Field Company
Source:9360079
3rd May 1915
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9360079
29th September 1918
1927
marriage
Mary Tunnah
Source:9360079
1927
1964
death
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9360079
29th February 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Openshaw, |
| Source | 9360069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Warth Road, Radcliffe, Lancshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 97483 | Royal Engineers | 466th Field Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Openshaw | mother | ||
| Robert Openshaw | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Tunnah | wife | 1927 |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Fred Openshaw.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ONE OF THE MEN WHO STORMED RIQUEVAL BRIDGE: 97483 SAPPER FRED OPENSHAW D.C.M. | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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