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We remember Charles Richard Billsborough
We remember Charles Richard Billsborough
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8611851
1901
1901
location
8 Havelock Street Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611851
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8611839
1911
1911
employment
Solicitor's Clerk
Source:8611839
1911
1911
location
242 St Paul's Road Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611839
1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8611889
9th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8611889
9th November 1914
1914
location
21 Havelock Street Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611889
9th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
S/7059
Gordon Highlanders
10th Service
Source:8611889
15th November 1914 - 26th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wounds
Hospital/Institution
Source:8611889
25th September 1915 - 26th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
S/7059
Gordon Highlanders
Source:342572
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:342572
location
2
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8611889
1915
death
Died of wounds
Source:7363850
Source:342572
26th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
Report under Reg No R 16087 Place of burial "Map, France Bethune numbered sheet G27 B2
France
Source:7363850
Source:8611889
sibling
Harry Billsborough
Source:8611839
sibling
Hannah Mary Billsborough
Source:8611839
sibling
Edith Billsborough
Source:8611839
sibling
Jesse Billsborough
Source:8611839
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Richard |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Billsborough |
| Source | 7363850 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Havelock Street Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th November 1914 | |
| 242 St Paul's Road Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 2 | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 8 Havelock Street Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/7059 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/7059 | Gordon Highlanders | 10th Service | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret J Billsborough | mother | ||
| Jacob Billsborough | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Billsborough | brother | ||
| Hannah Mary Billsborough | sister | ||
| Edith Billsborough | sister | ||
| Jesse Billsborough | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private BillsborouThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Charles Richard Billsborough for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Charles Richard Billsborough. Address: 21 Havelock Street, Preston. Occupation: Contract Clerk. Regiment: 10th Gordon Highlanders. Rank and Regimental Number: Private No 7059. Date of Death: September 26th 1915. Place where killed or injury received: Battle of Loos. 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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Billsborou | Preston485 |
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