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We remember William Varley
We remember William Varley
Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
Thomas Varley
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1858
1860
sibling
Rachel Varley
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1860
1862
sibling
Sarah Ellen Varley
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1862
1865
sibling
Richard Aspinall Varley
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1865
1867
1890
marriage
Sarah Hannah Varley nee Betney
Source:6246340
3rd November 1890 - 19th August 1915
1891
employment
Gas Stoker
Gas Works
Manchester
United Kingdom
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1891 - 1914
1893
children
William Varley
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1893
1895
children
Ethel Varley
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1895
1898
children
Harry Varley
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1898
1900
children
Fanny Varley
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1900
1901
location
69 Edensor Street, Beswick, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6246340
1901 - 1914
1904
children
Lillian Varley
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1904
1909
children
Herbert Varley
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1909
1914
dates
Age 47
Source:4549191
28th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6246340
28th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9602
Manchester Regiment
11th manchest Battalion
Source:6246340
28th September 1914 - 19th August 1915
1915
dates
Age 48
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19th August 1915
service
British Army
Private
9602
Manchester Regiment
Source:4549191
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action on 19th August, 1915.
His name is listed on the Helles Memorial, Panel 158 to 170. William Varley was 47 when he enlisted and 48 when he was killed in action.
Sulva Bay, Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7321987
Source:4549191
Source:6246340
19th August 1915
burial
Source:7321987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Varley |
| Source | 4549191 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Edensor Street, Beswick, Manchester | United Kingdom | 1901 - 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9602 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 9602 | Manchester Regiment | 11th manchest Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Varley | son | 1893 | |
| Ethel Varley | daughter | 1895 | |
| Harry Varley | son | 1898 | |
| Fanny Varley | daughter | 1900 | |
| Lillian Varley | daughter | 1904 | |
| Herbert Varley | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Varley | mother | ||
| Abraham Varley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Varley | brother | 1858 | |
| Rachel Varley | sister | 1860 | |
| Sarah Ellen Varley | sister | 1862 | |
| Richard Aspinall Varley | brother | 1865 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hannah Varley nee Betney | wife | 3rd November 1890 |
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Private William Varley, 11th Manchester RegtIn uniform with his wife Sarah.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Varley, 11th Manchester Regt | Sheila36162 |
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