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We remember Luther Ward
We remember Luther Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1888
location
38 Freckleton Croft, Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879889
29th January 1888
1901
employment
Errand Boy
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8879889
1st April 1901
1901
location
31 Water St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879889
1st April 1901
1908
marriage
Edith Alice Livesey
Source:8879889
11th July 1908
1908
children
May Ward
Source:8879889
3rd December 1908
1911
employment
General Dealer
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8879889
2nd April 1911
1911
location
106 Audley Range, Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879889
2nd April 1911
1911
location
44 Penny St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879889
6th April 1911
1915
employment
Horseman
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8879889
1915
1916
employment
Sieve maker
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8879889
October 1916
1916
location
39 Audley Range, Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8879889
October 1916
1916
enlistment
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8879889
23rd October 1916
1917
events
Conduct Sheet entry
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
7 days Confined to Camp.
Source:8879888
9th September 1917 - 10th September 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8879888
15th September 1917 - 19th February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8879888
13th August 1918
1919
children
Roy Ward
Source:8879888
1919
service
British Army
Private
88385
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:4618260
1930
death
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8879878
4th July 1930
burial
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8879878
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Luther |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Ward |
| Source | 4618260 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Audley Range, Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 31 Water St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| 38 Freckleton Croft, Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th January 1888 | |
| 39 Audley Range, Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address | known October 1916 | |
| 44 Penny St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 88385 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Ward | daughter | 3rd December 1908 | |
| Roy Ward | son | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Ward, nee Brown | mother | ||
| William Ward | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Alice Livesey | wife | 11th July 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-23 | 5'5" |
Media
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Gravestone, Blackburn Old CemeteryTop inscription is to Luther's father, William, died 1924. Next Luther's brother, William H, died 1918 PoW. Roy, son of Luther & Edith died 27 Jan 1926, aged 6. Luther, died 4 July 1930, aged 42. REST IN THE LORD.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge | Cynthia60869 | |
| Gravestone, Blackburn Old Cemetery | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography part 2 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography part 1 | Cynthia60869 |
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