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We remember Harold Whitson
We remember Harold Whitson
Timeline
Timeline
1901
1911
1911
1918
1918
1918
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St Wilfrid's Street, Preston. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 3 West Strand, Whitehaven | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50028 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 58180 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Proctor Whitson, nee O'Fee | mother | ||
| Alfred John Whitson | father |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-06-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour Card | Preston43158 |
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