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We remember Alan Silverwood
We remember Alan Silverwood
Duplicate of A Silverwood
Duplicate of A Silverwood
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Gertrude Silverwood
Source:7956273
1880
1882
sibling
Vivian Silverwood
Source:7956273
1882
1883
sibling
Mabel Silverwood
Source:7956273
1883
1885
sibling
Frank Silverwood
Source:7956273
1885
1888
sibling
George Silverwood
Source:7956273
1888
1890
sibling
Kate Silverwood
Source:7956273
1890
1892
sibling
Fred Silverwood
Source:7956273
1892
1894
sibling
Norman Silverwood
Source:7956273
1894
1895
1899
sibling
Louisa Silverwood
Source:7956273
1899
1901
location
Listerhills Road, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7956273
1901
1911
employment
Shoe Maker's Apprentice
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7956274
1911
1911
location
38 Glenholme Road, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7956274
1911
1914
location
5 New Row, Daisy Hill, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7018250
1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4032850
4th December 1915 - 11th November 1917
1916
appointments
Scout - 1/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7956267
1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7956264
22nd September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
4539
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7956264
22nd September 1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7956265
4th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4539
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7956265
26th March 1917
enlistment
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7956263
service
British Army
Corporal
241647
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7956263
1917
death
Died of wounds
Garter Point, Ypres
Belgium
Source:7018250
Source:7956263
Source:7956267
11th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7018250
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alan |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Silverwood, |
| Source | 7956265 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Glenholme Road, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 New Row, Daisy Hill, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 | |
| Listerhills Road, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4539 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4539 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 241647 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM, MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Silverwood nee Cudworth | mother | ||
| John Henry Silverwood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Silverwood | sister | 1880 | |
| Vivian Silverwood | brother | 1882 | |
| Mabel Silverwood | sister | 1883 | |
| Frank Silverwood | brother | 1885 | |
| George Silverwood | brother | 1888 | |
| Kate Silverwood | brother | 1890 | |
| Fred Silverwood | brother | 1892 | |
| Norman Silverwood | brother | 1894 | |
| Louisa Silverwood | sister | 1899 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | M2740 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette Entry - Award of DCM (1916) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Award of MM (1917) | M2740 | |
| History of the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - Vol 1 1/6th Battalion | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cpl A Silverwood DCM MM | M2740 |
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We remember Alan Silverwood
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