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We remember William Henry Withington
We remember William Henry Withington
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1888
sibling
Herbert Withington.
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1888
1892
sibling
Albert Withington
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1892
1894
sibling
Harold Withington.
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1894
1897
sibling
Edith Withington.
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1897
1899
sibling
Benjamin. Withington.
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1899
1909
children
Elsie Withington.
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1909
1910
children
Edith Withington.
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1910
1918
dates
Age 32
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21st March 1918
marriage
Emma Withington.
Source:9112738
service
British Army
Private
17269
Manchester Regiment
16th Battalion.
Source:9112738
location
28 Carrisbrook Street Harpurhey Manchester Lancashire.
United Kingdom
their own address
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location
46 Islington Street Altrincham Cheshire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9112738
location
Manchester Road Dunham Massey Altrincham Cheshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Died during the Battle for Manchester Hill.
St Quentin The Somme
France
Source:7432605
Source:9112738
21st March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panel No 64 to 67.
Source:9112738
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Withington |
| Source | 7432605 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Carrisbrook Street Harpurhey Manchester Lancashire. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 46 Islington Street Altrincham Cheshire. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Manchester Road Dunham Massey Altrincham Cheshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17269 | Manchester Regiment | 16th Battalion. | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Withington. | daughter | 1909 | |
| Edith Withington. | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Withington. | mother | ||
| Edward Withington. | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Withington. | brother | 1888 | |
| Albert Withington | brother | 1892 | |
| Harold Withington. | brother | 1894 | |
| Edith Withington. | sister | 1897 | |
| Benjamin. Withington. | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Withington. | wife |
Media
Media
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Pozieres Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Altrincham War MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Altrincham War MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Battle For Manchester Hill St Quentin, March 1918.More about The Battle For Manchester Hill St Quentin, March 1918.
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Battle of Manchester Hill - 16th Battalion Manchester RegimentMore about Battle of Manchester Hill - 16th Battalion Manchester Regiment
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St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.More about St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Hill. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Private William Henry Withington. | Desmond1478 |
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