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We remember Fred Walker
We remember Fred Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Harriet A Walker
Source:8624194
1872
1876
sibling
Libby Walker
Source:8624194
1876
1879
sibling
Herbert Walker
Source:8624194
1879
1881
1881
location
47 Somerset Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8624194
1881
1884
sibling
Ernest Walker
Source:8624183
1884
1886
sibling
Charles Walker
Source:8624183
1886
1889
sibling
Alice Walker
Source:8624183
1889
1891
sibling
Harry Walker
Source:8624183
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:8624183
1901
1901
employment
Colliery Trammer
Source:8624183
1901
1901
location
Somerset Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8624183
1901
1902
marriage
Alice Maud Cartwright
Source:8624189
1902
1903
children
Emma Walker
Source:8624181
1903
1906
children
Fred Walker
Source:8624181
1906
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8624181
1911
1911
employment
Colliery Stone Hewer
Source:8624181
1911
1911
location
6 Princess St, Wombwell, Near Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8624181
1911
1916
dates
Age 35
Source:7379060
1st July 1916
enlistment
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624179
service
British Army
Private
14/116
York and Lancaster Regiment
14 Service Battalion
Source:8624179
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7379060
Source:8624179
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7379060
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 4584279 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Somerset Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 6 Princess St, Wombwell, Near Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Somerset Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/116 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Walker | daughter | 1903 | |
| Fred Walker | son | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Walker | mother | ||
| John Walker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Walker | brother | 1884 | |
| Charles Walker | brother | 1886 | |
| Alice Walker | sister | 1889 | |
| Harry Walker | brother | 1891 | |
| Harriet A Walker | sister | 1872 | |
| Libby Walker | sister | 1876 | |
| Herbert Walker | brother | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Cartwright | wife | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Wombwell War MemorialFred Walker is remembered on the war memorial by St. Mary's church, Wombwell, South Yorkshire.
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Fred Walker from Barnsley IndependentAn older man with moustache in uniform wearing a cap. His York and Lancaster cap badge is clearly visible. From the Barnsley Independent 12 August 1916 with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
Contributed by:
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 - 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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Barnsley - Wombwell Men Who Died on the First Day of the SommeMore about Barnsley - Wombwell Men Who Died on the First Day of the Somme
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Barnsley - Wombwell men in the Barnsley PalsMore about Barnsley - Wombwell men in the Barnsley Pals
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell War Memorial | Fay43329 | |
| Fred Walker from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 |
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