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We remember Walter Proctor
We remember Walter Proctor
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Richard Procter
Source:9427960
1883
1884
sibling
Sarah Procter
Source:9427960
1884
1886
sibling
Vincent Drake
Source:9427960
1886
1888
sibling
Alice Procter
Source:9427960
1888
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9427960
5th April 1891
1891
location
Lainger House, Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9427960
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Lily Procter
Source:9427970
1895
1898
sibling
Elsie Bell Procter
Source:9427970
1898
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9427966
31st March 1901
1901
location
Langer House, Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9427966
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9427970
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Working on Farm
Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9427970
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Lainger House, Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9427970
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:9425623
29th November 1915
1915
employment
Farm Labourer
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9425623
29th November 1915
1917
hospitalisation
J.C.J hand (R)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9425623
25th April 1917 - 7th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
J.C.J hand (R)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9425623
17th July 1917 - 3rd August 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound. L Knee (appears to be further damage to leg)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9425623
26th May 1918 - 13th December 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound Leg L Amp. (relatively local hospital, so possibly rehabilitation)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9425623
13th December 1918 - 4th February 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Amputated left leg - artificial limb applied.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9425623
5th May 1919 - 18th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9425623
18th July 1919
1925
marriage
Mary Eleanor Drake
Source:9427958
1925
1927
children
John Norman Procter
Source:9427982
1927
1928
children
Anthony Procter
Source:9427984
1928
1938
dates
Age 48
Source:9434482
2nd February 1938
1938
employment
Joiner (Journeyman)
United Kingdom
Source:9434482
2nd February 1938
service
British Army
Gunner
631963
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3610238
service
British Army
Gunner
134442
Royal Field Artillery
No. 1st Depot
Source:9425623
1938
death
Not War Related
Died of coronary thrombosis and valvular disease of the heart
Stirton with Thorlby, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9434482
2nd February 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Proctor |
| Source | 3610238 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lainger House, Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Lainger House, Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Langer House, Bordley, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 631963 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 134442 | Royal Field Artillery | No. 1st Depot | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Norman Procter | son | 1927 | |
| Anthony Procter | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Procter | father | ||
| Annie Metcalfe Spensley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Procter | brother | 1883 | |
| Sarah Procter | sister | 1884 | |
| Vincent Drake | brother | 1886 | |
| Alice Procter | sister | 1888 | |
| Elsie Bell Procter | sister | 1898 | |
| Lily Procter | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Eleanor Drake | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-29 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Mary Eleanor ProctorThis is a newspaper cutting (most likely from the Craven Herald and Pioneer, Skipton) reporting on the 99th birthday of Mary Eleanor Proctor nee Drake.
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Birth Certificate Walter ProcterScan of birth entry in the England Civil register showing name, birth date, location of Walter ProcterContributed by:
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Death Certificate Walter ProcterScan of death register showing date, location, occupation of Walter ProcterContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Eleanor Proctor | Ann144206 | |
| Birth Certificate Walter Procter | Ann144206 | |
| Death Certificate Walter Procter | Ann144206 |
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