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We remember Haydn Bretton Whitaker
We remember Haydn Bretton Whitaker
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1883
sibling
Edith Hannah Langley
Whitaker
Source:5503839
1883
1885
sibling
Florence Whitaker
Source:5503839
5th November 1885
1895
sibling
Norah May Haxby
Whitaker
Source:5503839
16th October 1895
1898
employment
Labourer
Mr Hilderchiner
Miller Street, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5507985
6th August 1898
1898
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5507985
6th August 1898
1898
location
4 Irwell Court, Bridge Street, Deansgate, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5507985
6th August 1898
1899
employment
Labourer
Messrs Lewty Bros
Corporation Street, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5508053
17th October 1899
1899
location
4 Irwell Court, Gartside, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5508053
17th October 1899
1901
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5503963
1901
1911
awards
Delhi Durbar Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5503963
1911
1911
location
Secunderabad
India
military residence address
Source:5507917
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5503963
26th September 1914
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5503377
28th January 1919
1919
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:5503377
28th January 1919
1922
employment
Postal worker
Civil Service
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5503670
15th July 1922
1922
marriage
Minnie GREENFIELD
Source:5503670
15th July 1922
1941
location
24 Minehead Ave, Flixton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5503839
21st March 1941
1941
death
Not War Related
Haydn Bretton WHITAKER died at the Abbotsford Hospital, Flixton, Lancashire.
Flixton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5503839
21st March 1941
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5503963
service
British Army
Serjeant
6029
Manchester Regiment
Source:487308
service
British Army
Serjeant
57452
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:487308
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Minehead Ave, Flixton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st March 1941 | |
| 4 Irwell Court, Bridge Street, Deansgate, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th August 1898 | |
| 4 Irwell Court, Gartside, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th October 1899 | |
| Secunderabad | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6029 | Manchester Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 57452 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Delhi Durbar Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mary Ann Williams WHITAKER formerly LEWIS | mother | ||
| Edwin WHITAKER | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah May HAXBY nee WHITAKER | sister | 16th October 1895 | |
| Edith Hannah LANGLEY nee WHITAKER | sister | 1883 | |
| Florence WHITAKER | sister | 5th November 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie GREENFIELD | wife | 15th July 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-17 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-08-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Haydn Bretton WHITAKERFrom photo of C' Company 1st Manchester Regiment who were winners of the Inter-Company Regimental Cricket Shield in Secunderabad, India in 1911.
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Gillian16310
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Gillian16310 | |
| The Medal Cards of Haydn BRETTON | Gillian16310 | |
| Museum of the Manchester Regiment | Gillian16310 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Haydn Bretton WHITAKER | Gillian16310 |
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