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We remember Harold Platt
We remember Harold Platt
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:8510128
1891
1891
location
Royal Oak House, Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8510128
1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8532052
1901
1901
employment
Joiner
Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8532052
1901
1901
location
37 Crossall Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8532052
1901
1909
marriage
Bertha Earlam
Source:8532064
1909
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:8532064
1911
1911
employment
Serjt Army Service Corps
British Army
Aldershot, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8532064
1911
1911
location
14 Princes Terrace, North Town, Aldershot, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8532064
1911
service
British Army
Mechanist Staff Serjeant
WR/1538
Army Service Corps
Source:3535150
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
WR/1538
Army Service Corps
Source:3535150
1973
death
Not War Related
Farnham Hospital, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8503633
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Platt |
| Source | 3535150 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Princes Terrace, North Town, Aldershot, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| 37 Crossall Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Royal Oak House, Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/1538 | Army Service Corps | Mechanist Staff Serjeant | ||
| British Army | WR/1538 | Army Service Corps | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Robert Platt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Earlam | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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1917 Ypres Sector - Harold PlattHarold Platt in uniform in the Ypres Sector next to a muddy wagon wheel
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Near Chateau-Lovie, Belgium by Harold PlattPicture drawn by Harold Platt of the area near Chateau-Lovie in Belgium during 1917. When he first arrived in Belgium he spent a couple of days at the Chateau itself before moving to a farmyard nearby.Contributed by:
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Harold Platt - Passing out at PortsmouthHarold Platt after 'Passing Out' at Portsmouth in 1902. In 1904 he would be heading to South Africa with the ASC for 6 yearsContributed by:
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M.S.S. Harold Platt ASC - Army Pass Card - RouenArmy Pass Card issued to Mechanist Staff Sergeant Harold Platt whilst at Rouen in FranceContributed by:
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MSS Harold Platt ASC - Army Pass Card - RouenReverse of the Army Pass Card issued to Mechanist Staff Sergeant Harold Platt whilst at Rouen in FranceContributed by:
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770 MT Co ASC - HQ Workshop Staff - Ypres SalientGroup photo of the HQ Workshop Staff 5th Army 770 Motor Transport Company, Army Service Corps In the Ypres Salient, 1917 Harold Platt makes the comment that he is the only regular Army man in the picture! He is the 4th from the left on the second row back (arrow points to him). There are some names of individuals on the back which I will attempt to find and share with their profiles.Contributed by:
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1909 - Shorncliffe Camp, KentPhoto of Harold Platt (3rd from left, middle row) taken in 1909 at Shorncliffe Camp in Kent. Transport and Supply (Bakers)Contributed by:
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NCOs of 59-62 MT Coys, Aldershot 1913Photo taken at Aldershot in 1913 of the NCOs of 59-62 Motor Transport Companies, Army Service Corps. Harold Platt is third in from the rightContributed by:
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Heureux Noel - Soldats Anglais en France 1914English soldiers in France 1914 Harold Platt is on the far right in the middle rowContributed by:
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Harold Platt - Passing out at Woolwich DockyardThis photo was taken c1901-1902Contributed by:
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Harold Platt on HorsebackThis photo must date from 1901 to 1904 ish. In 1904 Harold served in South Africa until 1909.Contributed by:
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At the Renault Camionnage at St Denis - 1914Harold was sent to the Renault Camionnage at St Denis to establish a new Motor Transport workshop in 1914.Contributed by:
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Painting of Harold Platt after the warThis painting, presumably on top of a photo, was done after the war as Harold is wearing his medal ribbon which includes his long service and good conduct medal
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Harold Platt with his sonHarold Platt in uniform with his son. His son was born in 1911 so I think this is before the war in about 1913 or 1914Contributed by:
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Harold Platt in old ageThis photo was taken in about 1966 when Harold Platt was about 83 years oldContributed by:
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37 Crossall Street, MacclesfieldThis is the house that Harold Platt was born in - March 1883Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Claire71194 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Claire71194 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Claire71194 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Claire71194 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Claire71194 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 Ypres Sector - Harold Platt | Claire71194 | |
| Near Chateau-Lovie, Belgium by Harold Platt | Claire71194 | |
| Harold Platt - Passing out at Portsmouth | Claire71194 | |
| M.S.S. Harold Platt ASC - Army Pass Card - Rouen | Claire71194 | |
| MSS Harold Platt ASC - Army Pass Card - Rouen | Claire71194 | |
| 770 MT Co ASC - HQ Workshop Staff - Ypres Salient | Claire71194 | |
| 1909 - Shorncliffe Camp, Kent | Claire71194 | |
| NCOs of 59-62 MT Coys, Aldershot 1913 | Claire71194 | |
| Heureux Noel - Soldats Anglais en France 1914 | Claire71194 | |
| Harold Platt - Passing out at Woolwich Dockyard | Claire71194 | |
| Harold Platt on Horseback | Claire71194 | |
| Harold Platt MSM | Claire71194 | |
| At the Renault Camionnage at St Denis - 1914 | Claire71194 | |
| Painting of Harold Platt after the war | Claire71194 | |
| Harold Platt with his son | Claire71194 | |
| Harold Platt in old age | Claire71194 | |
| 37 Crossall Street, Macclesfield | Claire71194 |
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