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We remember Robert Birchall
We remember Robert Birchall
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Thomas Birchall
Source:5513280
1880
1883
sibling
John Birchall
Source:5513280
1883
1885
sibling
William Birchall
Source:5513280
1885
1887
sibling
Richard Birchall
Source:5513280
1887
1890
sibling
Margaret Birchall
Source:5513280
1890
1893
1895
sibling
Deborah Birchall
Source:5513280
1895
1897
sibling
Ben Birchall
Source:5513280
1897
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:5513280
1901
1901
location
Bickerstaffe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5513280
1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:5513304
1911
1911
employment
Farm worker
Source:5513304
1911
1911
location
Stanley Gate Inn, Bickerstaffe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5513304
1911
1914
marriage
Mary Maud Fox
Source:5513536
23rd March 1914
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:5513536
24th July 1916
1916
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:5513536
24th July 1916
1916
location
102 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5513536
24th July 1916
1917
children
Robert John Allen Birchall
Source:5513536
27th August 1917
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:5513346
1919
1919
service
British Army
201197
Tank Corps
Rhine Army Tank Company
Source:5513346
1919
1919
location
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5513346
1919
1920
discharge
Source:5513536
23rd March 1920
service
British Army
Private
201197
Tank Corps
Source:349400
1964
death
Liverpool North, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5513325
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Birchall |
| Source | 349400 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th July 1916 | |
| Bickerstaffe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Skelmersdale, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| Stanley Gate Inn, Bickerstaffe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 201197 | Tank Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 201197 | Tank Corps | Rhine Army Tank Company |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert John Allen Birchall | son | 27th August 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Birchall | mother | ||
| John A Birchall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Birchall | brother | 1880 | |
| John Birchall | brother | 1883 | |
| William Birchall | brother | 1885 | |
| Richard Birchall | brother | 1887 | |
| Margaret Birchall | sister | 1890 | |
| Deborah Birchall | sister | 1895 | |
| Ben Birchall | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Maud Fox | wife | 23rd March 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | LYNDA15593 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Service records 1914-1920 | LYNDA15593 |
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