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We remember Harry William Salter
We remember Harry William Salter
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Hilda May Salter
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6th February 1891
1892
sibling
George Henry Salter
Source:6161792
10th September 1892
1894
sibling
Albert Edwin Salter
Source:6161792
7th July 1894
1895
1898
sibling
Edna Rose Salter
Source:6161792
12th April 1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:6627633
1901
1901
location
Nightingale Rd, Wanstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6627633
1901
1902
sibling
Ernest Frederick Salter
Source:6161792
4th June 1902
1903
sibling
Frank Joseph Salter
Source:6161792
1903
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9063165
1911
1911
service
British Army
Boy
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:9063165
1911
1911
location
Fort William, Calcutta
India
military residence address
Source:9063165
1911
1914
service
British Army
Bandsman
3631
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:3886548
7th November 1914
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9053451
25th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3631
Rifle Brigade
Source:9056879
25th September 1917
1917
commission
Source:3886548
3rd November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Rifle Brigade
3rd Battalion
Source:9063165
3rd November 1917
1926
marriage
Marjorie Elsa Burke
Source:9053626
2nd June 1926
1929
children
June Evelyn Salter
Source:9053626
29th March 1929
1929
service
Other Empire Force
Staff Officer
Jamaica Volunteers
Source:9053595
12th April 1929 - 8th June 1933
1931
children
William David Salter
Source:9053626
27th February 1931
1934
children
Penelope Ann Salter
Source:9053626
11th July 1934
1962
death
Not War Related
Kingston
Jamaica
Source:6625469
4th April 1962
burial
Kingston
Jamaica
Source:6625469
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort William, Calcutta | India | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Nightingale Rd, Wanstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Jamaica Volunteers | Staff Officer | |||
| British Army | 3631 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Bandsman | |
| British Army | 3631 | Rifle Brigade | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Boy | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penelope Ann Salter | daughter | 11th July 1934 | |
| June Evelyn Salter | daughter | 29th March 1929 | |
| William David Salter | son | 27th February 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Simpson Hawkins | mother | ||
| George William Salter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Salter | brother | 10th September 1892 | |
| Albert Edwin Salter | brother | 7th July 1894 | |
| Ernest Frederick Salter | brother | 4th June 1902 | |
| Frank Joseph Salter | brother | 1903 | |
| Hilda May Salter | sister | 6th February 1891 | |
| Edna Rose Salter | sister | 12th April 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Elsa Burke | wife | 2nd June 1926 |
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Salter.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Salter.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Salter.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Harry Salter.Contributed by:
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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 | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry William Salter born 28th Dcc 1895 | Andrew13060 | |
| HW Salter | Andrew13060 | |
| Harry Salter | Andrew13060 | |
| HW Salter | Andrew13060 | |
| HW Salter | Andrew13060 | |
| HW Salter | Andrew13060 | |
| Out of Many One People | Deborah102878 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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