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We remember Harry Twigg
We remember Harry Twigg
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Joseph William Twigg
Source:7648540
1884
1885
sibling
John Walter Twigg
Source:7648540
1885
1887
sibling
Albert Twigg
Source:7648540
1887
1889
sibling
Florence Ann Twigg
Source:7648540
1889
1893
1896
sibling
Alice Twigg
Source:7648540
1896
1899
sibling
Arthur Twigg
Source:7648540
1899
1900
sibling
Nellie Twigg
Source:7648540
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7648540
31st March 1901
1901
location
9 Oldham Road, Bardsley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7648540
31st March 1901
1914
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:7648536
1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7648538
19th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
11995
the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7648538
19th August 1914 - 17th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Valvular disease of the heart
Hospital/Institution
Source:7648538
14th October 1914
1914
discharge
Source:7648538
17th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
2/10th
Source:7648536
1st April 1915
employment
Worker in Spinning Mill
Earl Spinning Company
Source:7648536
1976
dates
Age 83
Source:7648544
June 1976
1976
death
Not War Related
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7648544
June 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Twigg |
| Source | 4532677 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oldham Road, Bardsley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 2/10th | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 11995 | the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 6th Battalion |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Twigg | father | ||
| Jane | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph William Twigg | brother | 1884 | |
| John Walter Twigg | brother | 1885 | |
| Albert Twigg | brother | 1887 | |
| Florence Ann Twigg | sister | 1889 | |
| Alice Twigg | sister | 1896 | |
| Arthur Twigg | brother | 1899 | |
| Nellie Twigg | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-18 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-19 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Photo of Harry TwiggPhoto of Harry Twigg published in Ashton Reporter 19 May 1917
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hazel25799
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Promoted for Bravery | hazel25799 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | hazel25799 | |
| 1901 census for Bardsley, Lancashire | hazel25799 | |
| England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 | hazel25799 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo of Harry Twigg | hazel25799 |
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