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We remember William Utting
We remember William Utting
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6175366
1901
1901
location
5 Victoria Terrace, Penwortham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6175366
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6175367
1911
1911
employment
Cotton spinner
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6175367
1911
1911
location
8 Hawkins Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6175367
1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6175356
12th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2880
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:6166820
12th October 1914
1914
location
155 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166820
12th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166820
24th October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6166820
4th May 1915 - 13th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Pneumonia
Hospital/Institution
Source:6175356
1917
service
British Army
Private
200784
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:4543667
service
1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:6166820
service
British Army
Private
2880
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7170965
1917
death
War Related Sickness
Records state "Died from pneumonia at 2nd W Gen Hos, Manchester. 'Wounded'".
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7170965
Source:6166820
26th April 1917
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7170965
sibling
Mary Utting
Source:6166820
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Utting |
| Source | 4543667 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 12th October 1914 | ||
| 5 Victoria Terrace, Penwortham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 8 Hawkins Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200784 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) | |||||
| British Army | 2880 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 2880 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Utting | mother | ||
| Joseph Utting | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Utting | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-12 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Private William UttingStill from the first Preston and District Roll of Honour film by Will Onda made in 1915, showing a photographic portrait of Private W. Utting. The photograph is of Utting in military uniform of Loyal North Lancashire Regiment including cap. Captioned "Pte. W. Utting". Film & image copyright of Preston City Council, British Film Institute collection.
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Preston485
Communities
Communities
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4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will OndaMore about 4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will Onda
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CWGC Burials in Preston (New Hall Lane) CemeteryMore about CWGC Burials in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Private William Utting | Preston485 |
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