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We remember Harry Todkill
We remember Harry Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Walter Todkill
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1886
1888
sibling
Mary Todkill
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1888
1889
sibling
Robert Todkill
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1889
1891
sibling
George Todkill
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1891
1893
sibling
William Aka Willie Todkill
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1893
1895
sibling
Clara Todkill
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1895
1897
birth
Rhodes – a suburb of - Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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17th July 1897
1901
dates
Age 3
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31st March 1901
1901
location
3 Hanging Birch, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1909
dates
Age 11
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June 1909
1911
dates
Age 13
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Hanging Birch, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1915
location
167 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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17th November 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
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18th November 1915
1915
employment
Surveyor's Draughtsman
A local Surveyor
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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18th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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18th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
3060
Royal Engineers Transport
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18th November 1915
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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10th April 1918 - 18th April 1919
1919
dates
Age 21
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17th May 1919
1919
discharge
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18th May 1919
1919
location
167 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9128649
19th May 1919
1922
marriage
Ada Todkill nee Kirkman
Source:9128734
1922
1922
dates
Age 25
Source:9128734
September 1922
1939
dates
Age 42
Source:9128664
September 1939
1939
location
Middleton Metropolitan Borough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9128664
September 1939
service
British Army
Sapper
442417
Royal Engineers
Source:9128649
1974
death
Not War Related
Harry Todkill died over 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 76.
Manchester Registration District, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9128666
1974
1974
dates
Age 76
Source:9128666
June 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Todkill |
| Source | 4463118 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th November 1915 | |
| 167 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th May 1919 | |
| 3 Hanging Birch, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Hanging Birch, Rhodes [suburb of] Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Middleton Metropolitan Borough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3060 | Royal Engineers Transport | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 442417 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Todkill nee Hartley | mother | ||
| John Robert Todkill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Todkill | brother | 1886 | |
| Mary Todkill | sister | 1888 | |
| Robert Todkill | brother | 1889 | |
| George Todkill | brother | 1891 | |
| William Aka Willie Todkill | brother | 1893 | |
| Clara Todkill | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Todkill nee Kirkman | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-18 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Manchester Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Rochdale Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 20464 George Todkill - the Manchester Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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