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We remember David Bird
We remember David Bird
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:7265872
1911
employment
Dock Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8649935
marriage
Martha Ellen Bird
Source:8649935
service
British Army
Private
17296
Manchester Regiment
20th Battalion
Source:8649935
location
15 Wenlock Street Hulme Manchester Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8649935
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the battle for Fricourt Village.
Fricourt The Somme.
France
Source:7265872
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Grave Ref. 11.1.7.
Source:7265872
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Bird |
| Source | 350639 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wenlock Street Hulme Manchester Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17296 | Manchester Regiment | 20th Battalion | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Ellen Bird | wife |
Media
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Dantzig Alley British Cemetery. MametzFinal resting place of Private David Bird of the 20th Battalion Manchester Regiment Grave Ref. 11.1.7.
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Officers and Men of the 5th Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 5th Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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The officers and men of the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. The 5th City BattalionMore about The officers and men of the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. The 5th City Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dantzig Alley British Cemetery. Mametz | Desmond1478 | |
| Cenenary of the Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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