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We remember William Poskitt
We remember William Poskitt
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
Monk Bretton, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6993436
1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6993437
1911
1911
location
22 Allatt Street, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6993437
1911
service
British Army
Private
3/2926
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:3561145
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7447643
Source:6993438
29th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7447643
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Poskitt |
| Source | 3561145 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Allatt Street, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Monk Bretton, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/2926 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Media
Media
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William Poskitt Barnsley Chronicle 1916Man in uniform, no cap. From the Barnsley Chronicle 4 November 1916 (thanks to Barnsley Archives).
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William and Walter Poskitt obituaries 1916Newspaper report of the death of "Barnsley Brothers". From the Barnsley Chronicle 4 November 1916 (thanks to Barnsley Archives).Contributed by:
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Backs of William Poskitt's medalsThe back of a Star showing the engraving of William Poskitt's name, number and regiment. Also a Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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New St John's MemorialA new memorial, recreated from the list of names in an old newspaper cutting. Oak and about 6' across by 4' high, it lists 140 names of men who died in WW1.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the ParishMore about Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the Parish
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Barnsley - The Rest of the SommeMore about Barnsley - The Rest of the Somme
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Poskitt - Online Tree on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - St John's Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour on Ancestry | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Poskitt Barnsley Chronicle 1916 | Linda571 | |
| William and Walter Poskitt obituaries 1916 | Linda571 | |
| Front of William Poskitt's medals | Linda571 | |
| Backs of William Poskitt's medals | Linda571 | |
| New St John's Memorial | Linda571 |
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