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We remember William Peake
We remember William Peake
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Hugh Peake
Source:9249102
1874
1879
sibling
Emily Peake
Source:9249102
1879
1882
sibling
Elizabeth Peake
Source:9249102
1882
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9249102
1883
1888
sibling
Edith Peake
Source:9249102
1888
1889
sibling
Fred Peake
Source:9249102
1889
1891
location
Timperley Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250775
1891
1898
sibling
Maude Peake
Source:9249102
1898
1900
sibling
Mary Peake
Source:9249102
1900
1901
employment
Iron Foundry Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9250793
1901
1901
location
Dickson Street, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250793
1901
1908
location
34, Dixon Street, Widnes
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304070
14th April 1908
1908
employment
Labourer
United Alkali Co Ltd
United Kingdom
Source:9304070
1908
1908
marriage
Annie Phyllis Cotterill
Source:9250804
2nd December 1908
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3443457
13th February 1915
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:9249102
13th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:3443457
13th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9249129
13th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:9249129
1916
1943
location
13, Sinclair Avenue, Widnes, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9304077
1943
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9249102
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
706
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:3443457
service
British Army
Private
706
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:3443457
service
British Army
L/Cpl.
South Lancashire Regiment
1/5th. Battalion
Source:9321481
1943
death
Died in hospital
County Hospital Whiston
United Kingdom
Source:9304077
11th August 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Peake |
| Source | 3443457 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Sinclair Avenue, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1943 | |
| 34, Dixon Street, Widnes | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th April 1908 | |
| Dickson Street, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Timperley Street, Widnes, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 706 | South Lancashire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 706 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | South Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th. Battalion | L/Cpl. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Peake | mother | ||
| George Peake | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Peake | brother | 1874 | |
| Emily Peake | sister | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth Peake | sister | 1882 | |
| Edith Peake | sister | 1888 | |
| Fred Peake | brother | 1889 | |
| Maude Peake | sister | 1898 | |
| Mary Peake | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Phyllis Cotterill | wife | 2nd December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-13 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Territorial Army Form number ?A poor copy of a Territorial Army form pertaining to William Peake.Contributed by:
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TA Service RecordShowing entitlement to SA Medal and two Clasps (TA Service Record)Contributed by:
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William's mum - Mary Ellen PoyserMary Ellen (standing) with Caroline Phillips who we think is her stepmotherContributed by:
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William's wife - Annie Phyllis CotterillAnnie, William's wife - not sure of the date this photo was takenContributed by:
Tracy120972
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Martin133945 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Martin133945 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Form B. 268a | Martin133945 | |
| Territorial Army Form number ? | Martin133945 | |
| 1891 census page 1 | Tracy120972 | |
| 1891 census page 2 | Tracy120972 | |
| 1901 census page 1 | Tracy120972 | |
| 1901 census page 2 | Tracy120972 | |
| Wedding record | Tracy120972 | |
| Territorial Force 1908 | Tracy120972 | |
| William Peake death info | Tracy120972 | |
| William Peake medal roll | Tracy120972 | |
| TA Service Record | Ian105013 | |
| William's mum - Mary Ellen Poyser | Tracy120972 | |
| William's wife - Annie Phyllis Cotterill | Tracy120972 |
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