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We remember Reginald South
We remember Reginald South
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Frances A South
Source:7960379
1879
1881
sibling
Charles L South
Source:7960379
1881
1883
sibling
Frederick A South
Source:7960379
1883
1884
1887
sibling
Harold South
Source:5523291
1887
1888
education
Infant
St. Peter's C of E School
Blackley Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7002505
1st September 1888
1889
sibling
Percy South
Source:7960379
1889
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:7960379
1891
1891
sibling
Gertrude South
Source:7960379
1891
1891
location
High Street, Pendleton, Salford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7960379
1891
1893
sibling
Clara South
Source:7960395
1893
1898
sibling
Gilbert Stanley South
Source:8868610
1898
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:7960395
1901
1901
employment
Clerk in Stockbrokers Office
United Kingdom
Source:7960395
1901
1901
location
Alpha Street West, Pendleton, Salford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7960395
1901
1902
sibling
Thomas Roscoe South
Source:8868610
July 1902
1904
sibling
Ernest Pierce South
Source:8868610
August 1904
1913
marriage
Ada Marguerite South
Source:5521402
July 1913
1916
children
Harold Crompton South
Source:6150345
16th December 1916
1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
204879
Lancashire Fusiliers
2/5 Battalion
Source:7960358
11th April 1918
1918
location
29 Delamere Avenue ,Swinton Park Road,Pendleton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5521402
11th April 1918 - 11th April 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
The date on this memorial is given as 18th of April, a week later than the official date.
France
France
Source:7127851
Source:6981547
Source:5498879
11th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:5523329
24th April 1918
education
School
Strawberry Road School
Pendleton
United Kingdom
Source:5523291
employment
Clerk
Illingworth and Co
Exchange Street, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5523329
service
British Army
Corporal
204879
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:7127851
location
the Height
United Kingdom
Source:5523329
burial
Salford
Pas de Calais
Lapugnoy after the war. Note arrow is in top left hand corner of the original.
United Kingdom
France
VII. C. 12
Source:8868610
Source:7127851
Source:6152670
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Delamere Avenue ,Swinton Park Road,Pendleton | United Kingdom | their own address | 11th April 1918 - 11th April 1918 | |
| Alpha Street West, Pendleton, Salford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| High Street, Pendleton, Salford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| the Height | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 204879 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 204879 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2/5 Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Crompton South | son | 16th December 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Jane South nee Jones | mother | ||
| Frederick Thomas South | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold South | brother | 1887 | |
| Frances A South | sister | 1879 | |
| Charles L South | brother | 1881 | |
| Frederick A South | brother | 1883 | |
| Percy South | brother | 1889 | |
| Gertrude South | sister | 1891 | |
| Clara South | sister | 1893 | |
| Ernest Pierce South | step-brother | August 1904 | |
| Thomas Roscoe South | step-brother | July 1902 | |
| Gilbert Stanley South | step-brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Marguerite South | wife | July 1913 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-24 | Unitarian |
Media
Media
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List of fallen heroes from reunion leafletNames of former Strawberry Road School pupils who fell in First World War
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Programme CoverPatriotic programme cover for memorial service 7th February 1920.Contributed by:
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Newspaper announcementDeath announcement in Salford Reporter 24th April 1918.Contributed by:
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Reginald South with his son, Harold Crompton SouthIn uniform. LF visible on the shoulder .Believed to have been taken in the garden of 29, Delamere Road, the Heights.Contributed by:
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Postcard of Lapugnoy.Picture is marked with an arrow to locate burial place of Reginald South.Contributed by:
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Reginald's family Spring 1917.Ada Marguerite holding son, Harold Crompton, aged 5months.Contributed by:
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Original grave of Reginald South.Picture shows that a floral tribute has been left.Contributed by:
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School Anniversary ProgrammeThis is an image of the names of serving and fallen servicemen who attended Strawberry Road School Pendleton.Contributed by:
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Fallen fightersReginald is in the centre; he is one of nine fallen soldiers remembered on the 22nd April 1918
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Notice in Manchester Evening News 22.4.18Reginald is photographed among fallen comrades.Contributed by:
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this is an image of the stock exchange plaque.Reginald's name can be clearly seen.Contributed by:
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Stock Exchange PlaquePlaque showing the names of the men involved in the FWR.Contributed by:
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Lapugnoy Military CemeteryThis is an early photograph of the military cemetery.Contributed by:
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Pendleton Church War MemorialThis is a close-up of Reginald's inscription.Contributed by:
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Image of the Manchester Stock Exchange PlaqueComplete with brass cast rosesContributed by:
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Photograph of the South Family Grave.Reginald's name is written on the Gravestone.Contributed by:
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Communities
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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Manchester School Admissions Registers Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | Margaret12607 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Stock Exchange brass plaque | Margaret12607 | |
| England and Wales National Probate Calender | Margaret12607 | |
| Oak and glass memorial. | Margaret12607 | |
| Manchester Schools Admission registers Transcription | Margaret12607 | |
| Information on Manchester Stock Exchange War Memorial | Imperial1 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of fallen heroes from reunion leaflet | Margaret12607 | |
| Death Plaque | Margaret12607 | |
| Programme Cover | Margaret12607 | |
| Newspaper announcement | Margaret12607 | |
| Reginald South with his son, Harold Crompton South | Margaret12607 | |
| Postcard of Lapugnoy. | Margaret12607 | |
| Reginald's family Spring 1917. | Margaret12607 | |
| Original grave of Reginald South. | Margaret12607 | |
| Reginald South in Civilian dress | Margaret12607 | |
| School Anniversary Programme | Margaret12607 | |
| Fallen fighters | Margaret12607 | |
| Notice in Manchester Evening News 22.4.18 | Margaret12607 | |
| this is an image of the stock exchange plaque. | Margaret12607 | |
| Stock Exchange Plaque | Margaret12607 | |
| Lapugnoy Military Cemetery | Margaret12607 | |
| Pendleton Church War Memorial | Margaret12607 | |
| Image of the Manchester Stock Exchange Plaque | Margaret12607 | |
| Photograph of the South Family Grave. | Margaret12607 | |
| family gravestone | Margaret12607 |
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