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We remember Walter Whincup
We remember Walter Whincup
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
enlistment
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6997163
13th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
28199
Price of Wales' Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:6997163
13th April 1916 - 14th February 1919
1916
location
Kays Farm, Burton Leonard, Harrogate
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6997163
13th April 1916
1916
employment
Farmers' Horseman
Kayes Farm, Burton Leonard, Harrogate
United Kingdom
Source:6997163
April 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6997163
17th August 1916 - 14th February 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to field ambulance, France
Hospital/Institution
Source:6997163
24th January 1917 - 2nd February 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to field ambulance, France
Hospital/Institution
Source:6997163
8th April 1917 - 16th April 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6997163
14th February 1919
1924
marriage
Mary Jane Buck
Source:5484487
1924
1926
children
Frank Whincup
Source:5484518
16th June 1926
1929
children
Arthur Whincup
Source:5484523
1929
1937
children
Brenda M Whincup
Source:7653130
1937
employment
Farm Worker
Mr Robert Bailey
Cattal, York
United Kingdom
Source:5484485
service
British Army
Private
28199
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4718427
1983
death
Not War Related
Natural courses/ old age
Knaresborough
United Kingdom
Source:5484486
23rd February 1983
burial
Burton Leonard, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5484486
sibling
Ernest Whincup
Source:5484484
sibling
Elizabeth Whincup
Source:5484484
sibling
Ada Whincup
Source:5484484
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Whincup |
| Source | 4718427 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kays Farm, Burton Leonard, Harrogate | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 13th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28199 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 28199 | Price of Wales' Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | 9th (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Whincup | son | 16th June 1926 | |
| Arthur Whincup | son | 1929 | |
| Brenda M Whincup | daughter | 1937 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Dunn | mother | ||
| William Whincup | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Whincup | brother | ||
| Elizabeth Whincup | sister | ||
| Ada Whincup | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Buck | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-13 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign Medals | M2740 | |
| Walter Whincup | M2740 | |
| Pte W Whincup | M2740 | |
| 11th Division Boxing Championship Medal | M2740 | |
| 11th Division Boxing Championship Medal | M2740 | |
| Medal issue package | M2740 | |
| West Yorkshire Regiment cap badge | M2740 |
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