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We remember Lionel Rowland Bidwell
We remember Lionel Rowland Bidwell
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7178857
1895
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
696126
Royal Field Artillery
Source:336957
service
British Army
Bombardier
696126
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7178857
1918
death
Source:7178857
22nd October 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7178857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lionel Rowland |
| Initials | LR |
| Last Name | Bidwell |
| Source | 7178857 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 696126 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 696126 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavina Bidwell | mother | ||
| Samuel Bidwell | father |
Media
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Bombardier BidwellThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Lionel Roland Bidwell for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Lionel Roland Bidwell. Address: 378 Kimberley Terrace, New Hall Lane. Occupation: Florist. Regiment: R.F.A (27th West Lancs). Rank and Regimental Number: Bombardier 696,126. Date of Death: 20.10.18. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43150 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Preston Roll of Honour form for Bombardier Bidwell | Preston485 |
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