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We remember Colin Pawlett Lax
We remember Colin Pawlett Lax
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Norman Pawlett Lax
Source:9420639
22nd October 1894
1897
sibling
Violetta Pawlett Lax
Source:9420639
1897
1898
1898
location
2 Elizabeth Street, Rock Mount, Hoyland, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9420639
17th November 1898 - 27th February 1922
1900
sibling
Freda Pawlett Lax
Source:9420639
28th December 1900
1908
sibling
Winnie Pawlett Lax
Source:9420639
25th September 1908
1915
employment
Collier (Haulier)
Messrs Earl Fitzwilliams Collieries
Elsecar, Nr. Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:9420705
19th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Birdwell, Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:9420705
19th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
241172
York and Lancaster Regiment
2/4th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9420705
19th January 1915 - 20th March 1919
1917
events
Stationed abroad
Foreign posting
France
Source:9420705
14th January 1917 - 25th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound right thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9420705
20th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
I regret to inform you that the above named who is a patient in this hospital is today considered to be seriously ill. His next of kin :- Father, 2 Rock Mount,Hoyland,Nr. Barnsley. has been advised.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9420705
27th July 1918
1918
events
Overstaying furlough
Military Discipline
Pontefract
United Kingdom
Deprived six days pay.
Source:9420705
6th December 1918 - 12th December 1918
1922
dates
Age 23
Source:9420727
27th February 1922
1922
employment
Coal miner
Source:9425314
27th February 1922
1922
marriage
Lily Sylvester
Source:9420727
27th February 1922
1957
location
6 Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9483336
1957 - 1967
1981
death
Not War Related
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9420727
7th February 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Colin |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Pawlett Lax |
| Source | 9420727 |
| Last Name | Blackburn |
| Source | 9420727 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Elizabeth Street, Rock Mount, Hoyland, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | 17th November 1898 - 27th February 1922 | |
| 6 Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1957 - 1967 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 241172 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2/4th (Reserve) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Walker | mother | ||
| John Edward Pawlett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Pawlett Lax | brother | 22nd October 1894 | |
| Violetta Pawlett Lax | sister | 1897 | |
| Freda Pawlett Lax | sister | 28th December 1900 | |
| Winnie Pawlett Lax | sister | 25th September 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Sylvester | wife | 27th February 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| green |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-20 | 5'4" |
Media
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Colin Pawlett Lax (Blackburn) aged about 2Right hand side on his father's knee outside house at Rock Mount, HoylandContributed by:
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Marriage certificateShows his age in 1922 (23) and residence of 2 Elizabeth Street, HoylandContributed by:
Jillian153277
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jillian153277 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jillian153277 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jillian153277 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jillian153277 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jillian153277 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jillian153277 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4 Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment | Jillian153277 | |
| British Phone Books 1880-1984 | Jillian153277 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Pawlett Lax (Blackburn) | Jillian153277 | |
| Colin Pawlett Lax (Blackburn) aged about 2 | Jillian153277 | |
| Marriage certificate | Jillian153277 |
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