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We remember Joseph Black
We remember Joseph Black
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1894
sibling
Leah Black
Source:5514356
1894
1901
location
20 May Street, North Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5513714
1901
1911
employment
Warehouseman
Source:5513721
1911
1911
location
64 Barmouth Street, Openshaw, South Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5513721
1911
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:5511741
30th November 1915
1915
employment
Warehouseman
United Kingdom
Source:5511741
30th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5511741
30th November 1915
1915
location
64 Barmouth Street, Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5511741
30th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
31202
Manchester Regiment
26th Reserve Battalion
Source:5511741
29th February 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:5511741
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5511741
10th July 1916 - 4th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5511741
10th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
31202
Manchester Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:5511741
18th July 1916
1916
missing
Source:5511741
4th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
31202
Manchester Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:5516184
4th August 1916
service
British Army
Private
31202
Manchester Regiment
Source:364811
service
British Army
Private
31202
Manchester Regiment
26th Reserve Battalion
Source:5511741
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7406945
Source:5511784
4th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7406945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Black |
| Source | 364811 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May Street, North Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 64 Barmouth Street, Bradford, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th November 1915 | |
| 64 Barmouth Street, Openshaw, South Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31202 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 31202 | Manchester Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31202 | Manchester Regiment | 26th Reserve Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31202 | Manchester Regiment | 26th Reserve Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31202 | Manchester Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Black | father | ||
| Elizabeth Black | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Black | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-30 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Joseph BlackJoseph Black in uniform. Picture contained in a locket which belonged to his sister, Leah.
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WW1 - Victory Medal and British War MedalVictory Medal and British War Medal awarded to Private Joseph Black in WW1Contributed by:
Anne70446 -
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WW1 Memorial Plaque for Private Joseph BlackWW1 Memorial Plaque for Private Joseph Black - close upContributed by:
Anne70446
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commision: Casualty Details | Christopher19350 | |
| The 12th Battalion The Manchester Regiment 1914-1919 | Christopher19350 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Black | Christopher19350 | |
| WW1 - Victory Medal and British War Medal | Anne70446 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Anne70446 | |
| WW1 Memorial Plaque for Private Joseph Black | Anne70446 |
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