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We remember Bold Wolstenholme
We remember Bold Wolstenholme
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8969310
12th February 1915 - 12th April 1919
marriage
Winifred Doris
Source:9587433
service
British Army
Private
218569
Labour Corps
Source:4843774
service
British Army
Private
2786
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:9586221
1940
death
Not War Related
Bold was a master builder.
He died following a fall from a roof.
His age on his headstone is incorrect - he was 43 years old when he died.
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:9587433
9th December 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bold |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Wolstenholme |
| Source | 4843774 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 218569 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2786 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ann Wolstenholme nee Harrison | mother | ||
| Robert Wolstenholme | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Doris | wife |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Bold WolstenholmePortrait of Bold Wolstenholme by George Lord, Pier Studio, St Annes-on-Sea. Undated.
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Bold WolstenholmeStanding Depositor's father's brother Bold Wolstenholme. Taken at the time of the First World War. Postcard. On the reverse: Camera Portrait by J.P. Bamber, 69 and 103, Church Street, BlackpoolContributed by:
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Bold wolstenholmehttps://www.flickr.com/photos/manchesterarchiveplus/9305531057/in/photostream/ Depositor's uncle Bold Wolstenholme, standing at the back and aunt Emily Wolstenholme seated at the front on the right. Seated at the front on the left is another aunt whose name the depositor could not remember. Postcard. About the time of the First World WarContributed by:
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Bold Wolstenholme's WW1 MedalsBold Wolstenholme's medal record card and three medals for service in WW1. From left to right; 15 Star Medal, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal Bold's name is engraved onto the rear of the 15 Star, on the edge of the British war medal and on the edge of the Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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Inscription on reverse of 15 Star MedalInscription on the reverse of the 15 Star Medal WW1, one of three presented to Bold Wolstenholme.Contributed by:
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Memorial Headstone Bold WolstenholmeThe memorial stone for Bold and his wife Winifred is located in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, where they both livedContributed by:
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Bold Wolstenholme's Birth DateThis shows that Bold was born in Farnworth, BoltonContributed by:
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Bold's Famous Nephew!Bold was the 3rd youngest of eight children. His oldest brother was Thomas. Thomas had a son, Kenneth, who went on to become a highly decorated WW2 pilot - acting squadron leader and famous BBC Sports Presenter.Contributed by:
Catherine88301
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Wolstenholme | Nigel60830 | |
| Bold Wolstenholme | Nigel60830 | |
| 1939. England and Wales Register | Catherine88301 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Bold Wolstenholme | Preston485 | |
| Bold Wolstenholme | Nigel60830 | |
| Bold wolstenholme | Nigel60830 | |
| Bold Wolstenholme's WW1 Medals | Catherine88301 | |
| Inscription on reverse of 15 Star Medal | Catherine88301 | |
| Memorial Headstone Bold Wolstenholme | Catherine88301 | |
| Bold Wolstenholme's Birth Date | Catherine88301 | |
| Bold's Famous Nephew! | Catherine88301 |
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