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We remember Samuel Henry Salter
We remember Samuel Henry Salter
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1916
theatres
Source:6152338
1916 - 1917
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:6152338
4th March 1917
children
Bessie Salter
Source:6152306
children
Louie Salter
Source:6152306
employment
Coal man
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6152347
marriage
Eleanor Sarah Salter
Source:6152320
service
British Army
Private
36441
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:3886806
location
47 King Street, Bedmister, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6152320
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died aged 31.
Bouchavesnes, The Somme
France
Source:7429634
Source:6152338
4th March 1917
burial
Somme
Buried behind the front line at Bouchavesnes, a line which moved a number of times in 1917. Samuels body never recovered and he has no known grave.
France
Source:7429634
Source:6152347
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Henry |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Salter |
| Source | 7429634 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 King Street, Bedmister, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36441 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louie Salter | daughter | ||
| Bessie Salter | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Salter | mother | ||
| Samuel Salter | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Sarah Salter | wife |
Media
Media
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Extract from pocket bookSamuel has noted his route to the Front including places and datesContributed by:
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A letter homeThe last letter sent home on Saturday 23rd December 1916 prior to sailing for France 24th December 1916Contributed by:
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MedalsSamuels medals received for his part in the "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919"Contributed by:
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MemorialCaptured on the memorial at Thiepval, as Samuel has no known graveContributed by:
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Lord Mayors certificateCertificate from the Lord Mayor, Sheriff and citizens of Bristol recognising the "supreme sacrifice" made by Samuel.Contributed by:
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The Kings certificateCertificate including the Kings Coat of Arms, states that "he "was numbered among those who at the call of King and country, left all that was dear to them... and finally passed out of the sight of men...giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom."Contributed by:
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The battle field on which Samuel fellThe field was identified from old regimental records. It is between the villages of Bouchavesnes and Moslaines.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Salter | Mark23185 | |
| Family photograph | Mark23185 | |
| Extract from pocket book | Mark23185 | |
| A letter home | Mark23185 | |
| Letter home page 2 | Mark23185 | |
| Last Will of Samuel | Mark23185 | |
| Notification of death | Mark23185 | |
| Dog tag | Mark23185 | |
| Medal of honour | Mark23185 | |
| Medals | Mark23185 | |
| Extract from WW1 casualties of the Worcestershire | Mark23185 | |
| War graves commission report | Mark23185 | |
| Memorial | Mark23185 | |
| Lord Mayors certificate | Mark23185 | |
| The Kings certificate | Mark23185 | |
| The battle field on which Samuel fell | Mark23185 | |
| War memorial featuring him | Edward43379 |
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