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We remember William Blacker
We remember William Blacker
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1899
sibling
Joseph Blacker
Source:8621191
1899
1901
location
10 New Cottages, Rawcliffe Bridge, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8621191
April 1901
1911
employment
Farm Servant
Turnbridge Farm
East Cowick
United Kingdom
Source:8621195
April 1911
1911
location
Turnbridge Farm, East Cowick, Snaith
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8621195
April 1911
1915
marriage
Mary Jane Blacker nee Speight
Source:8621186
January 1915
service
British Army
Private
30156
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:368449
service
British Army
Private
40488
Worcestershire Regiment
1st Bn
Source:8621197
1917
death
Killed in Action
Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7387575
Source:8621197
17th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7387575
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Blacker |
| Source | 368449 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 New Cottages, Rawcliffe Bridge, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Turnbridge Farm, East Cowick, Snaith | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30156 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 40488 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1st Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Blacker | mother | ||
| William Blacker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Blacker | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Blacker nee Speight | wife | January 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Rawcliffe Parish Church Roll of HonourMore about Rawcliffe Parish Church Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Blacker | Alan68334 | |
| Rawcliffe War Memorial | Alan68334 |
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