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We remember William Postlethwaite
We remember William Postlethwaite
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Agnes Postlethwaite
Source:9327186
1886
1887
sibling
Jannie Postlethwaite
Source:9327187
1887
1888
sibling
Sarah J. Postlethwaite
Source:9327186
1888
1890
1892
sibling
Charles Postlethwaite
Source:9327186
1892
1895
sibling
Amy Postlethwaite
Source:9327186
1895
1897
sibling
David Postlethwaite
Source:9327186
1897
1897
sibling
Martha Postlethwaite
Source:9327186
1897
1901
location
18 Harrison Street, Barrow-in-Furness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9327186
1901
1909
education
Teacher training
City of Leeds Training College
Headingley, Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9124571
1909 - 1911
marriage
Not Known
Source:9327214
service
British Army
Corporal
19198
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:3561696
service
British Army
Serjeant
19198
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:3561696
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Welsh Regiment
Attached to 15th Battalion
Source:9205596
1918
death
Died of wounds
Merville
France
Source:9205596
14th March 1918
burial
Merville
France
Sp. Mem. at IV. F. 8.
Source:9326542
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Postlethwaite |
| Source | 3561696 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Harrison Street, Barrow-in-Furness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19198 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 19198 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Welsh Regiment | Attached to 15th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Postlethwaite | mother | ||
| William Postlethwaite | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Postlethwaite | sister | 1886 | |
| Sarah J. Postlethwaite | sister | 1888 | |
| Charles Postlethwaite | brother | 1892 | |
| Amy Postlethwaite | sister | 1895 | |
| David Postlethwaite | brother | 1897 | |
| Martha Postlethwaite | sister | 1897 | |
| Jannie Postlethwaite | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Known | wife |
Media
Media
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City of Leeds Training College war memorialCity of Leeds Training College war memorial situated at Leeds Beckett University, James Graham Building, Headingley Campus. Photo from Leeds Beckett University archive website. http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/archives/history
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County Borough of Salford war memorialCounty Borough of Salford war memorial with listing under "Education" for W Postlethwaite
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St Luke's with All Saints Weaste war memorialSt Luke's with All Saints, Weaste, Salford, war memorial with listing for W. Postlethwaite. His parents were living in Weaste during the war.Contributed by:
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Old Salfordians war memorial inc. W.PostlethwaiteOld Salfordians war memorial, Salford Grammar School/Technical Institute, inc. W. PostlethwaiteContributed by:
Jo28365
Communities
Communities
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City of Leeds Training College War MemorialMore about City of Leeds Training College War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jo28365 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow News World War One Soldiers Index | Jo28365 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| City of Leeds Training College war memorial | Jo28365 | |
| County Borough of Salford war memorial | Jo28365 | |
| St Luke's with All Saints Weaste war memorial | Jo28365 | |
| Old Salfordians war memorial inc. W.Postlethwaite | Jo28365 |
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