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We remember Henry Birch
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1883
sibling
Margaret J Inman
Source:9523425
1883
1888
sibling
Elizabeth Inman
Source:9523425
1888
1888
sibling
Robert Inman
Source:9523345
1888
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9523410
5th April 1891
1891
location
Burnsall Road, Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9523410
5th April 1891
1898
sibling
Isabel Inman
Source:9523589
1898
1901
employment
Apprentice Joiner
Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9523425
31st March 1901
1901
location
Holly Cottage, Village Green, Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9523425
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9523425
31st March 1901
1906
marriage
Molly Woodwarth
Source:9523509
3rd November 1906 - 7th July 1916
1907
children
Kathleen Birch
Source:9523509
24th May 1907
1908
children
Wallace Harry Birch
Source:9523509
30th September 1908
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9523453
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Roadman
Skipton R District Council
Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9523453
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Chapel View, Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9523453
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Annie Noreen Birch
Source:9523509
15th October 1912
1914
employment
Joiner
Jamie Clarkston
Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9523509
8th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9523509
8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
10/13033
Duke of Wellington's Regiment
11th Service Battalion
Source:9523509
8th September 1914
1915
children
Christopher Henry Birch
Source:9523509
February 1915
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:9523509
2nd September 1915
1915
location
Chapel View, Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9523509
2nd September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
No longer physically fit
Hospital/Institution
Source:9523509
2nd December 1915 - 4th December 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9523509
2nd December 1915
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:9523589
24th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6/4847
Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment
1st/6th Battalion 'C' Coy
Source:9523609
24th January 1916 - 7th July 1916
1916
employment
Roadman
Burnsall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9523589
24th January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9523589
1st April 1916 - 7th July 1916
1916
location
Embarked Southampton
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9523589
3rd April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Left Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9523589
3rd July 1916 - 6th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Left Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9523589
7th July 1916 - 7th July 1916
hospitalisation
Hospital/Institution
Source:9523509
1916
death
Died of wounds
Canadian Hospital, Etaples
France
Source:9523309
Source:9523589
Source:9523609
7th July 1916
burial
Burnsall, Yorkshire
Etaples
United Kingdom
France
II. B. 64
Source:9523345
Source:9523309
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Birch |
| Source | 347894 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsall Road, Burnsall, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Chapel View, Burnsall, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Chapel View, Burnsall, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd September 1915 | |
| Embarked Southampton | United Kingdom | military residence address | 3rd April 1916 | |
| Holly Cottage, Village Green, Burnsall, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10/13033 | Duke of Wellington's Regiment | 11th Service Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6/4847 | Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment | 1st/6th Battalion 'C' Coy | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Noreen Birch | daughter | 15th October 1912 | |
| Christopher Henry Birch | son | February 1915 | |
| Kathleen Birch | daughter | 24th May 1907 | |
| Wallace Harry Birch | son | 30th September 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Inman nee Birch | mother | ||
| Christopher Inman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Inman | step-brother | 1888 | |
| Elizabeth Inman | step-sister | 1888 | |
| Margaret J Inman | step-sister | 1883 | |
| Isabel Inman | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Woodwarth | wife | 3rd November 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-02 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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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 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craven's Part in the Great War | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Inscription Henry Birch | Ann144206 | |
| Burnsall Church | Ann144206 | |
| Henry Birch | Ann144206 |
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