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We remember Colin Shirlaw
We remember Colin Shirlaw
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
John Thursfield Shirlaw
Source:8710810
1880
1890
sibling
Godfrey Shirlaw
Source:8710810
1890
1893
1901
location
36 Rednal Court, Kings Norton, Worcs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8710810
31st March 1901
1905
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8710808
1905 - 1909
1911
location
12 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717781
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8710808
1914
1917
commission
Source:8710817
2nd July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:8710817
2nd July 1917
1928
marriage
Nancy E Thursfield
Source:8717799
1928
service
British Army
Private
M2/020643
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:4017353
1978
death
Bridgnorth, Salop
United Kingdom
Source:8717792
Source:8710826
1st October 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Colin |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Shirlaw |
| Source | 4017353 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 36 Rednal Court, Kings Norton, Worcs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/020643 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shirlaw | father | ||
| Eleanor Shirlaw | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thursfield Shirlaw | brother | 1880 | |
| Godfrey Shirlaw | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy E Thursfield | wife | 1928 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Incoming passenger list | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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