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We remember Douglas John Silk
We remember Douglas John Silk
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1898
sibling
Ronald Gwyn Silk
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1898
1898
sibling
Ivy Silk
Source:5489170
1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:5489170
1901
1901
sibling
Evelyn Silk
Source:5489170
1901
1905
sibling
Vivian Norman Silk
Source:5489170
28th December 1905
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:5489174
10th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:5489174
16th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1767
Cheshire Yeomanry
3rd
Source:5489174
16th June 1915 - 29th September 1916
1915
location
354 Addiscombe Rd, Addiscombe, Surey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489174
16th June 1915
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5489174
20th September 1916 - 28th October 1919
1916
service
British Army
Private
31538
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5489174
29th September 1916 - 14th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
31538
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5489174
14th November 1916 - 28th January 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:5489174
29th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
31538
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5489174
29th January 1918 - 28th October 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Fever
Hospital/Institution
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19th August 1918 - 23rd August 1918
1919
discharge
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28th October 1919
education
St Dunstan's College
Catford, Lewisham
United Kingdom
Source:5489174
employment
Clerk
Source:5489174
service
British Army
Source:5489174
1973
death
Not War Related
Ealing
United Kingdom
Source:5489169
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas John |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Silk |
| Source | 4031053 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 354 Addiscombe Rd, Addiscombe, Surey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 31538 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1767 | Cheshire Yeomanry | 3rd | Private | |
| British Army | 31538 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31538 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Silk | mother | ||
| John Silk | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Gwyn Silk | brother | 1898 | |
| Vivian Norman Silk | brother | 28th December 1905 | |
| Ivy Silk | sister | 1898 | |
| Evelyn Silk | sister | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-10 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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2nd Lt Douglas silkTaken on leave, shortly after receiving his commision. Dated 12 April 1918.
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Doug as a Trooper in the Cheshire YeomanryAccording to a note on the reverse of the original photograph Doug first learnt to ride in Tasmania, aged 19Contributed by:
Malcolm2250 -
Doug as a Trooper in the Cheshire YeomanryAccording to a note on the reverse of the original, Doug first learnt to ride in Tasmania aged 19.Contributed by:
Malcolm2250 -
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Malcolm2250 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Malcolm2250 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Malcolm2250 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Malcolm2250 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt Douglas silk | Malcolm2250 | |
| Doug as a Trooper in the Cheshire Yeomanry | Malcolm2250 | |
| Doug as a Trooper in the Cheshire Yeomanry | Malcolm2250 | |
| Addiscombe | Malcolm2250 | |
| Cap Badge | Malcolm2250 |
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