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We remember William Henry Toole
We remember William Henry Toole
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Harriet Toole
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1895
1897
1903
sibling
Albert Toole
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1903
1906
sibling
Margaret Toole
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1906
1908
sibling
Philip Toole
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1908
1911
sibling
Elizabeth Toole
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1911
1916
dates
Age 19
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1916
employment
Labourer
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events
Heaton Park
Training
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service
British Army
17th Bttn Manchester Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
8312
Manchester Regiment
17th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the battle for Montuaban Village.
Nr Montauban The Somme
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17th Bttn Manchester Regiment | ||||
| British Army | 8312 | Manchester Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Toole | mother | ||
| Henry Toole | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Toole | sister | 1895 | |
| Albert Toole | brother | 1903 | |
| Margaret Toole | sister | 1906 | |
| Philip Toole | brother | 1908 | |
| Elizabeth Toole | sister | 1911 |
Media
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleA Gallery picture in his uniform taken for his mother.
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleAnother gallery picture in his uniform taken for the family.Contributed by:
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleTaken at Heaton Park, Manchester. William was part of the 2nd City Pals Manchester Regiment. The new recruits had civilian clothes until they were provided with uniforms.Contributed by:
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleDuring the training of the Manchester Regiment the soldiers had to learn how to dig trenches and this is a group of them doing just that. William is at the front on the right in the ditch.Contributed by:
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleThe Manchester Regiment 2nd city Pals out training but not sure where they did this. William is at the front on the left of the picture.Contributed by:
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleThe 2nd City Pals Manchester Regt out training again before setting off for France. William is at the front of the picture on the right.Contributed by:
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8312 Pte William Henry TooleManchester 2nd City Pals in their best uniforms before heading for France. William is in the doorway at the back in the middle. Not sure where it was taken.
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City Battalions Book of Honour - 17th Bttn XII PlnPhoto from April 1915 taken at Heaton Park.Contributed by:
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City Battalions Book of Honour - 17th Bttn XII PlnPlatoon Roll including WilliamContributed by:
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the 2nd Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 2nd Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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The Manchester Regiment (16th and 17th Service Battalion 1st and 2nd Manchester City Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment (16th and 17th Service Battalion 1st and 2nd Manchester City Pals)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
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| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| 8312 Pte William Henry Toole | Theresa11688 | |
| City Battalions Book of Honour - 17th Bttn XII Pln | Tim22965 | |
| City Battalions Book of Honour - 17th Bttn XII Pln | Tim22965 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenery Of The Battle Of The Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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