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We remember Herbert West
We remember Herbert West
Timeline
Timeline
1860
sibling
Frederick
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1860
1862
sibling
Arthur
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1862
1867
sibling
John
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1867
1869
sibling
Clara
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1869
1871
sibling
Louisa
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1871
1876
sibling
Almenia
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1876
1879
1881
location
26 Lucy Street, Stretford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9465905
1881
1891
location
48 Gore St, Chorlton, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9465930
1891
1901
location
62 Carter St, Chorlton, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9465923
1901
1911
location
20 Farndon Rd, Reddish, near Stockport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9465927
1911
1912
marriage
Ada Williams
Source:9465815
23rd March 1912
1916
location
1 Prestbury St, Hazel Grove, near Stockport
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9465815
1st June 1916
1917
location
Innes St, Crowcroft park, Longsight, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9465815
11th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
46199
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:4702781
1919
death
Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7080592
Source:9465552
15th January 1919
burial
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7080592
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 4702781 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Prestbury St, Hazel Grove, near Stockport | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st June 1916 | |
| 20 Farndon Rd, Reddish, near Stockport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 26 Lucy Street, Stretford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 48 Gore St, Chorlton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 62 Carter St, Chorlton, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Innes St, Crowcroft park, Longsight, Manchester | United Kingdom | known 11th August 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 46199 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca nee Young | mother | ||
| John West | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | brother | 1860 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1862 | |
| John | brother | 1867 | |
| Clara | sister | 1869 | |
| Louisa | sister | 1871 | |
| Almenia | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Williams | wife | 23rd March 1912 |
Media
Media
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Royal Welsh FusiliersTypical RWF badge of the style used on CWGC headstones, when provided
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Headstone of Herbert WestCWGC headstone in Macclesfield Cemetery, plot Z19119A.
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Rosie34810
Communities
Communities
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Macclesfield Cemetery (IWM Ref 57555)More about Macclesfield Cemetery (IWM Ref 57555)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Welsh Fusiliers | R58235 | |
| Headstone of Herbert West | Rosie34810 |
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