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We remember Herbert Wilcoxon
We remember Herbert Wilcoxon
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1889
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Wilcoxon
Source:6978983
1889
1891
location
Ledsham, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6978983
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Domestic Servant
United Kingdom
Source:6988395
31st March 1901
1901
location
Puddington, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6988395
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:6978986
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Shotwick Lane, Nr Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6978986
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:6978990
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
10243
Special Reserve
Source:6978990
11th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12098
The Royal Welsh Fusiliers
8 (Service) Battalion
Source:7317557
11th August 1914 - 6th January 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6978990
28th June 1915 - 6th January 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Turkey
Source:7317557
Source:6978991
6th January 1916
burial
Turkey
Panel 77 to 80
Source:7317557
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wilcoxon |
| Source | 4743982 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledsham, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Puddington, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Shotwick Lane, Nr Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10243 | Special Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 12098 | The Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 8 (Service) Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Abraham Wilcoxon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Wilcoxon | sister | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-11 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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War Memorial: St Michael's, Shotwick.War Memorial: St Michael's Churchyard, Shotwick, Cheshire.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Chester Bishop's Transcripts of Baptisms c1600-1910 | Jeremy24359 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial: St Michael's, Shotwick. | Jeremy24359 | |
| The Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Jeremy24359 |
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