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We remember Walter Bird
We remember Walter Bird
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Mary Anne Bird
Source:9581123
October 1865
1867
sibling
Thomas Bird
Source:9581123
2nd May 1867
1869
sibling
Margaret Bird
Source:9581123
27th September 1869
1872
sibling
James Bird
Source:9581123
1st February 1872
1874
sibling
Ellen Bird
Source:9581123
24th December 1874
1877
1880
sibling
William Joseph Bird
Source:9581123
9th March 1880
1882
sibling
Henry Bird
Source:9581154
9th June 1882
1884
sibling
Richard Bird
Source:9581154
5th October 1884
1886
sibling
John Walter Bird
Source:9581154
30th May 1886
1888
sibling
George Edward Bird
Source:9581154
23rd March 1888
1900
marriage
Elizabeth Hall
Source:9581208
26th May 1900
1901
children
Walter Bird
Source:9581174
11th April 1901
1902
children
Nellie Bird
Source:9581174
21st June 1902
1903
children
Edward Bird
Source:9581294
28th November 1903
1905
children
Margaret Bird
Source:9581174
2nd June 1905
1908
children
Ann Bird
Source:9581312
24th February 1908
1909
children
Henry Bird
Source:9581174
24th July 1909
1912
children
William Bird
Source:9581336
24th March 1912
1914
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9581408
2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9466564
6th September 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9466577
28th October 1915
1920
children
Richard Bird
Source:9581379
5th January 1920
1923
hospitalisation
Broncho Pneumonia and chronic bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9581442
12th June 1923
service
British Army
Private
15307
Cheshire Regiment
Source:353216
service
British Army
Private
533783
Labour Corps
Source:353216
1923
death
Not War Related
Prince Albert Convalescent Home, Worthing
United Kingdom
Source:9581442
12th June 1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bird |
| Source | 353216 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15307 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 533783 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bird | son | 11th April 1901 | |
| Nellie Bird | daughter | 21st June 1902 | |
| Edward Bird | son | 28th November 1903 | |
| Margaret Bird | daughter | 2nd June 1905 | |
| Ann Bird | daughter | 24th February 1908 | |
| Henry Bird | son | 24th July 1909 | |
| William Bird | son | 24th March 1912 | |
| Richard Bird | son | 5th January 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann King | mother | ||
| Walter Bird | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anne Bird | step-sister | October 1865 | |
| Thomas Bird | brother | 2nd May 1867 | |
| Margaret Bird | sister | 27th September 1869 | |
| James Bird | brother | 1st February 1872 | |
| Ellen Bird | sister | 24th December 1874 | |
| William Joseph Bird | brother | 9th March 1880 | |
| Henry Bird | brother | 9th June 1882 | |
| Richard Bird | brother | 5th October 1884 | |
| John Walter Bird | brother | 30th May 1886 | |
| George Edward Bird | brother | 23rd March 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hall | wife | 26th May 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1877-05-27 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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MIC for Walter BirdMIC for Walter Bird showing service in France. Service numbers in Cheshire Regiment and Labour Corps match.
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 W BirdThis page shows postings with 12th Cheshires, first to France on 6.9.15 and then Med Ex Force 28.10.15 Another note is "Character V Good"Contributed by:
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Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, ChesterNew Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's RC Church, Chester. The memorial was dedicated on 6th November 2018. Biographies of the men who are remembered on this memorial can be found in the 2015 book “We Shall Remember Them”.Contributed by:
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Baptism Register 1877 St. Werburgh's, ChesterBaptism Register provides evidence of names of parents and date of birthContributed by:
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1891 CensusCensus provides evidence of siblings and their dates of birthContributed by:
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Walter Bird & Elizabeth Hall 1900 St. Werburgh'sMarriage Register provides evidence of name of spouseContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920Service record provides evidence of attestation and date of entry into Theatres of WarContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920Image provides evidence of physical measurementsContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920Image provides evidence of date of death and its causeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, ChesterMore about St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, Chester
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "We Shall Remember Them" | Harper140899 | |
| Edward Bird in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | John141401 | |
| Ann Bird in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | John141401 | |
| William Bird in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | John141401 | |
| George Bird in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | John141401 | |
| Richard Bird in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007 | John141401 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC for Walter Bird | Harper140899 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 W Bird | Harper140899 | |
| Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, Chester | Harper140899 | |
| Baptism Register 1877 St. Werburgh's, Chester | John141401 | |
| 1881 Census | John141401 | |
| 1891 Census | John141401 | |
| 1911 Census | John141401 | |
| Walter Bird & Elizabeth Hall 1900 St. Werburgh's | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | John141401 |
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