Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Samuel Mason Bleasdale
We remember Samuel Mason Bleasdale
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1882
location
1 Crawshaw Street, Chorlton on Medlock,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7735515
1st October 1882
1884
sibling
William Bleasdale
Source:7737124
14th March 1884
1884
location
1 Crawshaw Street, Chorlton on Medlock,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737124
2nd April 1884
1885
sibling
James Bleasdale
Source:7737131
3rd June 1885
1885
location
1 Crawshaw Street, Chorlton on Medlock,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737131
3rd June 1885
1890
sibling
William Bleasdale
Source:7737390
1890
1891
location
37 Stafford St, Chorlton on Medlock
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737390
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
James Bleasdale
Source:7737392
9th October 1891
1893
sibling
Sarah Bleasdale
Source:7737392
1893
1897
sibling
Arthur Bleasdale
Source:7737392
1897
1898
sibling
Herbert Bleasdale
Source:7737392
1898
1900
sibling
Elizabeth Bleasdale
Source:7737392
1900
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:7737392
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Plumber's Apprentice
United Kingdom
Source:7737392
31st March 1901
1901
location
42 Moss Grove, Urmston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737392
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Annie Bleasdale
Source:7737396
30th July 1903
1905
sibling
Thomas Bleasdale
Source:7737396
1905
1910
marriage
Annie Moores
Source:7737414
21st March 1910
1910
children
Leonard Bleasdale
Source:7737494
13th July 1910
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:7737396
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Plumber
United Kingdom
Source:7737396
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Lowndes Street, Hulme
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737396
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Alfred Bleasdale
Source:7737487
3rd October 1911
1912
children
Ethel Bleasdale
Source:7737489
6th December 1912
1912
employment
Tram Driver
Manchester Corporation Tramways
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7737470
6th December 1912
1914
children
Mabel Bleasdale
Source:7737490
14th February 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
21225
Manchester Regiment
D Company
Source:7737076
April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:383653
1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21225
Manchester Regiment
22nd manchest Battalion
Source:7737461
1st January 1916
1916
children
Harold Bleasdale
Source:7737493
16th January 1916
1916
dates
Age 33
Source:7737092
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
21225
Manchester Regiment
22nd manchest Battalion
Source:383653
1916
death
Killed in Action
For further historical information go to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission database.
Somme
France
Source:7735518
Source:8681371
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
Source:8681371
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Mason |
| Initials | SM |
| Last Name | Bleasdale |
| Source | 7735515 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crawshaw Street, Chorlton on Medlock, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st October 1882 | |
| 1 Crawshaw Street, Chorlton on Medlock, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1884 | |
| 1 Crawshaw Street, Chorlton on Medlock, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd June 1885 | |
| 1 Lowndes Street, Hulme | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 37 Stafford St, Chorlton on Medlock | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 42 Moss Grove, Urmston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21225 | Manchester Regiment | 22nd manchest Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21225 | Manchester Regiment | D Company | Private | |
| British Army | 21225 | Manchester Regiment | 22nd manchest Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bleasdale | son | 3rd October 1911 | |
| Ethel Bleasdale | daughter | 6th December 1912 | |
| Mabel Bleasdale | daughter | 14th February 1914 | |
| Harold Bleasdale | son | 16th January 1916 | |
| Leonard Bleasdale | son | 13th July 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Mason | mother | ||
| William Bleasdale | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bleasdale | brother | 14th March 1884 | |
| William Bleasdale | brother | 1890 | |
| Sarah Bleasdale | sister | 1893 | |
| Arthur Bleasdale | brother | 1897 | |
| Herbert Bleasdale | brother | 1898 | |
| Elizabeth Bleasdale | sister | 1900 | |
| Annie Bleasdale | sister | 30th July 1903 | |
| Thomas Bleasdale | brother | 1905 | |
| James Bleasdale | brother | 3rd June 1885 | |
| James Bleasdale | brother | 9th October 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Moores | wife | 21st March 1910 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
-
Entry in Baptism Register - Samuel Mason BleasdaleBaptism register also showing birth date for Samuel Mason BleasdaleContributed by:
Carol59996 -
-
22nd Manchester Regiment D Company 16 PlatoonCourtesy of The Manchester Regiment Group Forum - photo shows 16 Platoon with list of names. Samuel M Bleasdale identified from existing known photographs. Circa April 1915. http://themanchesters.org/forum/index.php?board=49.0Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
Thumbnail of Samuel M BleasdaleThumbnail of official Platoon photograph - courtesy of the Manchester Regiment Group Forum. http://themanchesters.org/forum/index.php?board=49.0Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
List of Platoon membersList of 22nd Manchesters D Company 16 Platoon showing Samuel Mason Bleasdale - courtesy of The Manchester Regiment Group Forum. http://themanchesters.org/forum/index.php?board=49.0Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
Samuel M Bleasdale pre-warSam with 5 other men (some believed to be siblings) taken pre-war.Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
Private Samuel Mason BleasdalePhotograph of Sam taken prior to leaving for France.Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
KIA notice - Manchester Evening News 21 July 1916Killed in Action notice from Manchester Evening News 21 July 1916. (Courtesy of The British Newspaer Archive - http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/)Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
Baptism - William Bleasdale - 14 March 1884Entry in Register of Baptisms for William Bleasdale, brother of SamuelContributed by:
Carol59996 -
Baptism Register - James Bleasdale - 15 June 1885Register of Baptisms entry for James Bleasdale - brother of Samuel - 15 June 1885Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
1891 England Census - William BleasdaleShows Samuel M Bleasdale aged 7 living with father, step-mother and step-brother at 37 Stafford St, Chorlton upon MedlockContributed by:
Carol59996 -
1901 England Census - William BleasdaleShows Samuel M Bleasdale aged 18 living at 42 Moss Grove, Urmston with father, step-mother, 4 step-brothers and 2 step-sistersContributed by:
Carol59996 -
1911 England Census - William BleasdaleShows Samuel M Bleasdale aged 28 with new wife Annie, living at 1 Lowndes St, Hulme, with father William, step-mother Hannah, 5 step-brothers and 3 step-sisters.Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
Manchester Marriage RegisterWilliam Bleasdale (widower) Samuel's father - marriage to Hannah Waite, Samuel's step-motherContributed by:
Carol59996 -
WW1 Service Medals and Awards - Samuel M BleasdaleManchester Regiment Roll of Individuals entitled to WW1 medalsContributed by:
Carol59996 -
England & Wales, Birth Index 1837-1983Birth register for Alfred BleasdaleContributed by:
Carol59996 -
-
-
-
-
Memorial stone to S M Bleasdale and WilliamBroken headstone in Weaste Cemetery in memorial to Samuel Mason Bleasdale died 1 July 1916 and brother William died 30 May 1915. http://salfordwarmemorials.proboards.com/thread/2186/weaste-cemetry?page=8Contributed by:
Carol59996 -
Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
Desmond1478 -
-
Communities
Communities
-
-
Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916
-
The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Carol59996 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of D Company 16 Platoon | Carol59996 | |
| Baptism record for Wiliam Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1910 | Carol59996 | |
| War Memorial, Manchester Corporation Tramways | Carol59996 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Mason Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| Entry in Baptism Register - Samuel Mason Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| LCpl Samuel M Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| 22nd Manchester Regiment D Company 16 Platoon | Carol59996 | |
| Thumbnail of Samuel M Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| List of Platoon members | Carol59996 | |
| Samuel M Bleasdale pre-war | Carol59996 | |
| Private Samuel Mason Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| KIA notice - Manchester Evening News 21 July 1916 | Carol59996 | |
| Baptism - William Bleasdale - 14 March 1884 | Carol59996 | |
| Baptism Register - James Bleasdale - 15 June 1885 | Carol59996 | |
| 1891 England Census - William Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| 1901 England Census - William Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| 1911 England Census - William Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| Manchester Marriage Register | Carol59996 | |
| WW1 Service Medals and Awards - Samuel M Bleasdale | Carol59996 | |
| England & Wales, Birth Index 1837-1983 | Carol59996 | |
| England & Wales, Birth Index 1837-1983 | Carol59996 | |
| England & Wales, Birth Index 1837-1983 | Carol59996 | |
| England & Wales, Birth Index 1837-1983 | Carol59996 | |
| England & Wales, Birth Index 1837-1983 | Carol59996 | |
| Memorial stone to S M Bleasdale and William | Carol59996 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Samuel Mason Bleasdale
Also remembered by 5 people
