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We remember Henry Skarratts
We remember Henry Skarratts
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Sarah E. Skarratts
Source:9403932
1875
1877
sibling
Luke Skarratts
Source:9403932
1877
1880
sibling
John S. Skarratts
Source:9403932
1880
1882
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9403932
5th April 1891
1891
location
75 Kew Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403932
5th April 1891
1901
enlistment
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403889
3rd December 1901
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Baker
Source:9403937
4th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9403937
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Porter
LNW Railway
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403937
2nd April 1911
1911
location
70 Juvenal Buildings, Juvenal Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9403937
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Sarah Ellen Skarratts
Source:9403889
31st December 1911
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9406899
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7165
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion (embarkation for France to join BEF)
Source:9406936
13th August 1914
1915
children
John Thomas Skarratts
Source:9403889
28th March 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9403889
23rd April 1919
1919
location
62 Anthony Street, Everton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9403889
23rd April 1919
internment
pow
Source:9403897
1944
death
Unknown
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403942
1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Skarratts |
| Source | 4057835 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Anthony Street, Everton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd April 1919 | |
| 70 Juvenal Buildings, Juvenal Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 75 Kew Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7165 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion (embarkation for France to join BEF) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ellen Skarratts | daughter | 31st December 1911 | |
| John Thomas Skarratts | son | 28th March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Skarratts | mother | ||
| John T. Skarratts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah E. Skarratts | sister | 1875 | |
| Luke Skarratts | brother | 1877 | |
| John S. Skarratts | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Baker | wife | 4th February 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-12-03 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-12-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Juvenal Street, Liverpool.Juvenal Street, Liverpool. Henry Skarratts and his wife Elizabeth lived at 70 Juvenal Buildings in Juvenal Street at the time of the 1911 cenusContributed by:
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St Helens Town Hall, 1876St Helens Town Hall, 1876. Henry Skarratts was born in St Helens in 1882Contributed by:
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Kew Street (what remains) LiverpoolWhat remains of Kew Street, Liverpool. Henry Skarratts lived with his parents and siblings in 75 Kew Street at the time of the 1891 census.Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Juvenal Street, Liverpool. | Patrick63223 | |
| St Helens Town Hall, 1876 | Patrick63223 | |
| Liverpool 1944 | Patrick63223 | |
| Kew Street (what remains) Liverpool | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 |
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