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We remember Joseph Povall
We remember Joseph Povall
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Austin Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544893
31st March 1901
1911
location
Sun Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544895
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 27
Source:7015116
4th December 1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7015116
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8544692
marriage
E
Source:7015116
service
British Army
Private
239253
Herefordshire Regiment
Source:3569494
service
British Army
Private
239253
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:8544692
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7015116
Source:8544692
4th December 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7015116
sibling
Kate Povall
Source:8544893
sibling
Susan Povall
Source:8544893
sibling
William Povall
Source:8544893
sibling
Rose Povall
Source:8544893
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Povall, |
| Source | 8544692 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Sun Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 239253 | Herefordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 239253 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| William Povall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Povall | sister | ||
| Susan Povall | sister | ||
| William Povall | brother | ||
| Rose Povall | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Echo, "Roll of Honour: In Memoriam", 4th December 1918 | Hannah21187 |
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