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We remember Charles Herbert Ratcliffe
We remember Charles Herbert Ratcliffe
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
38 Chester Road, Southport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9341847
2nd April 1901
1904
education
Birkenhead Institute
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9341856
1904
1904
location
10 Hollybank Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9341856
1904
1911
location
50 North Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9341832
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9341613
7th November 1915
1939
events
World War Two
Further Service
United Kingdom
A further entry on 20th September 1940 records his promotion to Flight Lieutenant
Source:9341862
16th August 1939
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9341218
service
British Army
Private
15146
Liverpool Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:9341613
sibling
Mabelle Pollard Ratcliffe
Source:9341832
sibling
James Harold Ratcliffe
Source:9341832
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Herbert |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Ratcliffe, |
| Source | 9341614 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hollybank Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1904 | |
| 38 Chester Road, Southport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| 50 North Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15146 | Liverpool Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Elizabeth Ratcliffe | mother | ||
| Charles Herbert Ratcliffe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabelle Pollard Ratcliffe | sister | ||
| James Harold Ratcliffe | brother |
Media
Media
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Charles Ratcliffe.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Liverpool Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry link to Medal Rolls Index Cards | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Find my Past Link to School Admission Registers | Alun44477 | |
| London Gazette Entry | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 |
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