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We remember Fred Peake
We remember Fred Peake
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Hugh
Source:8681296
1874
1879
sibling
Emily
Source:8681296
1879
1882
sibling
Elizabeth A
Source:8681296
1882
1883
sibling
William
Source:8681296
1883
1888
sibling
Edith E
Source:8681296
1888
1889
1891
location
58,Timperley Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681296
1891
1898
sibling
Maud
Source:8681291
1898
1900
sibling
Mary E
Source:8681291
1900
1901
location
Dickson Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681291
1901
1911
employment
Chemical Laboratory Assists
Source:8681298
1911
1911
location
34 Dickson Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681298
1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
24608
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8681288
1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3443171
7th August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9253770
7th August 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8681288
1916
enlistment
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:8681288
service
British Army
57184
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8681288
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7259978
Source:8681288
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
B. 48.
Source:7259978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Peake |
| Source | 3443171 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Dickson Street, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 58,Timperley Street, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Dickson Street, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 57184 | Royal Field Artillery | |||
| British Army | 24608 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Peake | father | ||
| Mary Ellen Peake | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh | brother | 1874 | |
| Emily | sister | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth A | sister | 1882 | |
| William | brother | 1883 | |
| Edith E | sister | 1888 | |
| Maud | sister | 1898 | |
| Mary E | sister | 1900 |
Media
Media
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War GravePhoto of grave in Hawthorn Ridge Cemetery No.2, France, taken by Martin Harvey
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Selena49658 -
Pvt. Fred Peake.The grave of Pvt. Fred Peake, South Wales Borderers. Fell 1st. July, 1916.Contributed by:
Martin133945 -
Ancestry.co.uk info on Fred PeakeAncestry.co.uk info on Pvt. Fred PeakeContributed by:
Martin133945 -
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Widnes - industrial chemists group photoWe are not totally sure but think Fred is back left.Contributed by:
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Fred's mum - Mary Ellen PoyserMary Ellen Poyser (standing) and Caroline Phillips. Caroline was probably her stepmotherContributed by:
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Grave of Fred PeakeFred's grave in Hawthorn Ridge No. 2 CWGC. He is buried with a Fusilier.Contributed by:
Martin133945
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Pvt. Fred Peake. | Martin133945 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk info on Fred Peake | Martin133945 | |
| Fred Peake medal card | Martin133945 | |
| Widnes - industrial chemists group photo | Tracy120972 | |
| Widnes War Memorial | Tracy120972 | |
| The War Memorial in Victoria Park, Widnes | Tracy120972 | |
| Fred's mum - Mary Ellen Poyser | Tracy120972 | |
| Grave of Fred Peake | Martin133945 |
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