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We remember James Walker
We remember James Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Annie Walker
Source:7965225
1865
1869
sibling
Albert Walker
Source:7965225
1869
1875
1878
sibling
Clara Walker
Source:7965225
1878
1881
location
5 Back Spring Row, Manningham, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7965225
1881
1886
sibling
Arthur Walker
Source:7965226
1886
1891
employment
Telegraph Messenger
Post Office
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7965226
1891
1891
location
Regent Street, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7965226
1891
1898
marriage
Sarah Ann Philipson
Source:7964994
3rd September 1898
1900
children
Gladys Walker
Source:7964994
15th June 1900
1901
location
Thorncliffe Road, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7965227
1901
1901
children
Phyllis Walker
Source:7964992
25th July 1901
1902
children
Elsie Walker
Source:7964992
2nd April 1902
1905
children
Stanley Walker
Source:7964992
15th June 1905
1914
employment
Postman
Post Office
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7964992
30th April 1914
1914
enlistment
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7964992
30th April 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1625
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7964994
30th April 1914 - 27th February 1915
1914
location
11 Clifton Street, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7964992
30th April 1914
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Lance Corporal
1625
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7964994
25th February 1915 - 15th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7964992
16th April 1915 - 16th September 1917
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1625
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7964994
15th May 1915 - 18th February 1916
1915
events
Granted Class One Profficiency Pay
Pay
Source:7964992
1st July 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
240226
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7964994
18th February 1916 - 23rd February 1919
1916
events
Granted Class One Profficiency Pay
Pay
Source:7964992
1st July 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7964992
26th September 1917 - 11th October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7964992
25th October 1918 - 24th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7964994
23rd February 1919
1920
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4523172
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7964994
29th July 1920 - 29th July 1921
1920
service
British Army
Private
4523172
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7964994
29th July 1920 - 29th July 1920
1921
service
British Army
Sergeant
4523172
West Yorkshire Regimet
6th Battalion
Source:7964994
21st March 1921 - 28th July 1924
1921
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
4523172
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7964994
29th July 1921
1924
discharge
Source:7964994
28th July 1924
appointments
Postman - 1/6th Bn West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7964992
service
British Army
Source:7964992
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 4587940 |
| First Names | Known As Jim |
| Initials | KAJ |
| Source | 7965216 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clifton Street, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th April 1914 | |
| 5 Back Spring Row, Manningham, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Regent Street, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Thorncliffe Road, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 4523172 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4523172 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 4523172 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1625 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Temporary Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4523172 | West Yorkshire Regimet | 6th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 1625 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1625 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 240226 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Walker | daughter | 2nd April 1902 | |
| Stanley Walker | son | 15th June 1905 | |
| Phyllis Walker | daughter | 25th July 1901 | |
| Gladys Walker | daughter | 15th June 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Walker | mother | ||
| James Walker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Walker | sister | 1865 | |
| Albert Walker | brother | 1869 | |
| Clara Walker | sister | 1878 | |
| Arthur Walker | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Philipson | wife | 3rd September 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-07-29 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-07-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| L/Cpl. J. Walker | M2740 |
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