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We remember Cornelius Birch
We remember Cornelius Birch
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cornelius |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Birch |
| Source | 347269 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 John William Street, Clayton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | March 1911 | |
| 95 Linnett Street, Clayton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | February 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202260 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235142 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235142 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Wright Birch | mother | ||
| Cornelius Birch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Robert Birch | brother | 1886 | |
| William Birch | brother | 1888 | |
| Rosina Birch | sister | 1889 | |
| Mary Ann Birch | sister | 1890 | |
| Polly Birch | sister | 1891 | |
| Lily Birch | sister | 1892 | |
| Annie Birch | sister | 1894 | |
| Bertha Birch | sister | 1897 | |
| Archibald Birch | brother | 1898 | |
| Harry Birch | brother | 1901 | |
| Ethel Birch | sister | 1903 | |
| Elsie Birch | sister | 1908 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-23 | 5'3" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Leslie721 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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