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We remember Harry Penkethman
We remember Harry Penkethman
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
John William Penkethman
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5th October 1876
1880
sibling
James Henry Penkethman
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1880
1882
sibling
Gertrude Ellen Penkethman
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1882
1883
sibling
Fred Penkethman
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1883
1885
sibling
George Robert Penkethman
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1885
1886
1887
sibling
Alice Penkethman
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1887
1892
sibling
Laura Guest Penkethman
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19th February 1892
1894
sibling
Arthur Ernest Penkethman
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27th November 1894
1914
enlistment
Salford
United Kingdom
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1914
1915
marriage
Florence Keyton
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January 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
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7th August 1915
employment
Unknown
Manchester Corporation Cleaning Departments
Barton Moss, Irlam
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
2764
Lancashire Fusiliers
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1915
death
Killed in Action
Harry was killed in action in Gallipoli on Saturday 7th August 1915 at the age of 29. He was reported missing after the August battles and his death was only officially confirmed in August 1916.
Gallipoli
Turkey
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7th August 1915
burial
Turkey
Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Penkethman |
| Source | 3467682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2764 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Guest | mother | ||
| James Penkethman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ernest Penkethman | brother | 27th November 1894 | |
| Laura Guest Penkethman | sister | 19th February 1892 | |
| Alice Penkethman | sister | 1887 | |
| George Robert Penkethman | brother | 1885 | |
| Fred Penkethman | brother | 1883 | |
| James Henry Penkethman | brother | 1880 | |
| John William Penkethman | brother | 5th October 1876 | |
| Gertrude Ellen Penkethman | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Keyton | wife | January 1915 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan |
Media
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Harry Penkethman WW1.This image was taken from the book 'Hell Let Loose, The 1/7th (Salford) Territorial Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers 1914-1915' (Neil Drum and Roger Dowson, 2005). The image shows Harry Penkethman in his Lancashire Fusilier uniform c1914.
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Jennifer142210
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, England, Non-Conformist Births and Baptisms, 1758-1912 for Harry Penkethman | Jennifer142210 | |
| 1911 Census | Jennifer142210 | |
| 1901 Census | Jennifer142210 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 for Harry Penkethman | Jennifer142210 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Penkethman WW1. | Jennifer142210 |
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