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We remember Charles Walker
We remember Charles Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1907
children
Nellie Walker Beckett
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1907
1912
children
John Walker Beckett
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1912
1913
marriage
Beatrice Beckett
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26th March 1913
1914
children
Harry Walker Beckett
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1914
1915
dates
Age 30
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6th April 1915
1915
location
18 Thomas Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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6th April 1915
employment
Miner
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enlistment
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624132
service
British Army
Private
14/1024
York and Lancaster Regiment
14 Service Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 4582113 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Thomas Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 6th April 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/1024 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14 Service Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Walker Beckett | son | 1912 | |
| Nellie Walker Beckett | daughter | 1907 | |
| Harry Walker Beckett | son | 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Beckett | wife | 26th March 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-06 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Charles Walker from Barnsley IndependentAn older man in uniform tunic, bare headed, moustache, severe hair cut. From the Barnsley Independent 29 July 1916 with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
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Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Ardsley & Stairfoot MenMore about Barnsley - Ardsley & Stairfoot Men
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Euston Road Cemetery, ColincampsMore about Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Charles Walker from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 |
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