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We remember Fred Patchett Stirzaker
We remember Fred Patchett Stirzaker
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1885
sibling
Arnold C Stirzaker
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1885
1885
sibling
Alice N Charlesworth
Stirzaker
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1885
1888
sibling
Harry Stirzaker
Source:8456648
1888
1890
sibling
Margaret Ellison
Stirzaker
Source:8456648
1890
1891
location
South Parade, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8456654
1891
1892
sibling
Edith Stirzaker
Source:8456648
1892
1900
enlistment
Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8456648
26th April 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
59
Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:8456648
26th April 1900
1901
employment
Apprentice
Manufacturing Chemist
Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8456655
1901
1901
location
Victoria Terrace, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8456655
1901
1907
marriage
Mabel
Source:8456647
21st December 1907
1908
service
British Army
Serjeant
59
Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment
4th Battalion
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1st April 1908 - 26th September 1914
1908
employment
Chemical Manufacturer
Chemical Co Ltd Cleckheaton
Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8456648
1908
1908
location
22 Darley Street, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456648
1908
1909
children
James Edward Stirzaker
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16th September 1909
1911
location
Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
1914
location
26 Crown Street, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456648
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
2350
Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8456647
29th September 1914 - 31st October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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14th April 1915 - 11th April 1918
1915
appointments
C.S.M. D. Coy - 1/4th D of W West Riding Regt
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31st October 1915 - 19th May 1916
1915
service
British Army
Acting Company Serjeant Major
2350
Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8456647
31st October 1915 - 28th May 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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30th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Regimental Serjeant Major
2350
Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8456647
28th May 1916 - 24th November 1917
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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22nd August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded - remained at duty
Hospital/Institution
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27th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Transport Regimental Serjeant Major
200613
West Riding Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8456651
24th November 1917 - 11th April 1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
59
Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:8456648
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action in the Nieppe area during the battle of the Lys
Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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11th April 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred Patchett |
| Initials | FP |
| Last Name | Stirzaker, |
| Source | 8456651 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Darley Street, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1908 | |
| 26 Crown Street, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1914 | |
| Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| South Parade, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Victoria Terrace, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 59 | Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 59 | Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 2350 | Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 2350 | Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Acting Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 2350 | Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Acting Regimental Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 59 | Duke of Wellington's Own West Riding Regiment | 4th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 200613 | West Riding Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Transport Regimental Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Edward Stirzaker | son | 16th September 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Strizaker | mother | ||
| Sam Edward Stirzaker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Stirzaker | brother | 1888 | |
| Margaret Ellison nee Stirzaker | sister | 1890 | |
| Edith Stirzaker | sister | 1892 | |
| Arnold C Stirzaker DCM | brother | 1885 | |
| Alice N Charlesworth nee Stirzaker | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel | wife | 21st December 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'11" |
Media
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Fred Patchett StirzakerFrom the history of the 1st-4th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) by P G Bales.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | M2740 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| RSM F P Strizaker MC | M2740 | |
| Fred Patchett Stirzaker | Wayne51525 |
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