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We remember Harold Wilcox
We remember Harold Wilcox
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Edward Bretherton Wilcox
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1883
1885
1888
sibling
Herbert Gordon Wilcox
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1888
1907
employment
Railway Traffic Inspector
Central Argentine Railway Limited
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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3rd August 1907 - 11th November 1914
1914
dates
Age 29
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30th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
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30th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
20266
Manchester Regiment
22 Battalion
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30th November 1914 - 26th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
20266
Manchester
22 Battalion
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27th January 1915 - 1st February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
20266
Manchestrer
22 Battalion
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1st February 1915 - 14th November 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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11th November 1915 - 13th November 1916
1917
appointments
Officer Cadet, MGC, Pirbright
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1st January 1917 - 23rd May 1917
1917
appointments
2nd Lieut. Army Cycle Corps at Chisleton, Wilts.
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27th April 1917 - 3rd July 1917
1917
appointments
Captain R.E. ROD, Longmoor Camp
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6th July 1917 - 19th July 1919
1919
discharge
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19th July 1919
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
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service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
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service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
20266
Manchester Regiment
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service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
20266
Manchester Regiment
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events
Pre-war army service
Army volunteerj
Cheshire
United Kingdom
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location
27 David Street, Castle, Northwich, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1967
death
Not War Related
Died at The Gables, Chester Road, Delamere, Cheshire in the house he had had built.
Delamere, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8841150
11th October 1967
burial
Delamere, Cheshire.
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wilcox |
| Source | 4743350 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 David Street, Castle, Northwich, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20266 | Manchester Regiment | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 20266 | Manchester Regiment | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | 20266 | Manchester Regiment | 22 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 20266 | Manchester | 22 Battalion | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 20266 | Manchestrer | 22 Battalion | Company Quarter Master Serjeant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Wilcox | mother | ||
| Henry Wilcox | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Bretherton Wilcox | brother | 1883 | |
| Herbert Gordon Wilcox | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-30 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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This is the gravestone of Harold WilcoxThe image was taken at St Peter's Church, Delamere, Cheshire, on 3rd November 2018
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Harold Wilcox is on the rear rank to the rightThe image was probably taken at Heaton Park, Manchester where the battalion was formed and carried out their initial training in early January 1915 by which time they had received their khaki uniforms.Contributed by:
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Harold Wilcox in jocular mood.Sometime in his early military career Harold wears an pickelhelm and greatcoat of the Imperial German Army circa 1916.Contributed by:
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Wilcox and Whelan getting "fit".Harold Wilcox on the left and Whelan, a fellow volunteer, boxing on the deck of the Royal Mail Steamer Darro on their way back from Buenos Aires to join the colours.Contributed by:
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Captain Wilcox Railway Operating DivisionImage most probably taken at Longmoor Camp where he reported to 11th July 1917.
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Sean100842
Communities
Communities
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Argentina - Central Argentine Railway - Argentine StaffMore about Argentina - Central Argentine Railway - Argentine Staff
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Application For To A Temporary Commission In Army | Sean100842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| This is the gravestone of Harold Wilcox | Sean100842 | |
| Harold Wilcox is on the rear rank to the right | Sean100842 | |
| Harold Wilcox in jocular mood. | Sean100842 | |
| Wilcox and Whelan getting "fit". | Sean100842 | |
| Captain Wilcox Railway Operating Division | Sean100842 |
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