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We remember William Henry Brickles
We remember William Henry Brickles
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Thomas Brickles
Source:9587972
14th October 1880
1882
birth
Bracebridge, Lincoln, Linconshire
United Kingdom
Source:9620929
Source:9587763
28th April 1882
1884
sibling
Isaac Brickles
Source:9587972
7th February 1884
1887
sibling
Gertrude E Brickles
Source:9587972
1887
1888
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Brickles
Source:9587972
1888
1890
sibling
Frederick J Brickles
Source:9587972
April 1890
1891
location
26 Reynold Street, Smethwick, Handsworth, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9587972
1891
1892
sibling
Jess Brickles
Source:9588128
January 1892
1894
sibling
Pheobe Brickles
Source:9588128
9th February 1894
1896
sibling
Albert Edward Brickles
Source:9588128
January 1896
1898
sibling
Llewellyn Brickles
Source:9588128
April 1898
1901
location
24 Halberton Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9588128
1901
1902
dates
Age 19
Source:9588010
9th April 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
10245
Royal
Garrison Artillery
Source:9587788
9th April 1902 - 8th April 1914
1902
enlistment
Middlesborough
United Kingdom
Source:9588010
April 1902
1902
sibling
Ernest Brickles
Source:9588128
1902
1909
marriage
Laura Perry
Source:9587840
1st June 1909
1910
children
Albert Edward Brickles
Source:9587924
1910
1911
employment
aluminium worker
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9587924
1911
1911
location
13 Eathorpe Place, Ladywood, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9587924
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
TS/171
RASC
Source:9588060
17th August 1914 - 3rd May 1919
1919
location
13 Eathorpe Place, Sherbourne St, Ladywood, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9587788
18th May 1919
1939
employment
Aluminium Moulder
Ministry of Transport
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9620929
1939
service
British Army
Driver
TS/171
Army Service Corps
6th Unit
Source:9638764
1959
death
Not War Related
Heart attack
1 Weston Road, Winson Green, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9587865
2nd January 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Brickles |
| Source | 9587763 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Eathorpe Place, Ladywood, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 13 Eathorpe Place, Sherbourne St, Ladywood, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th May 1919 | |
| 24 Halberton Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 26 Reynold Street, Smethwick, Handsworth, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TS/171 | RASC | Private | ||
| British Army | TS/171 | Army Service Corps | 6th Unit | Driver | |
| British Army | 10245 | Royal | Garrison Artillery | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Brickles | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Cross | mother | ||
| John Thomas Brickles | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brickles | brother | 14th October 1880 | |
| Isaac Brickles | brother | 7th February 1884 | |
| Gertrude E Brickles | sister | 1887 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Brickles | sister | 1888 | |
| Frederick J Brickles | brother | April 1890 | |
| Jess Brickles | brother | January 1892 | |
| Pheobe Brickles | sister | 9th February 1894 | |
| Albert Edward Brickles | brother | January 1896 | |
| Llewellyn Brickles | brother | April 1898 | |
| Ernest Brickles | brother | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Perry | wife | 1st June 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | blue | light brown hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-17 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Birth DetailsWilliam Henry Brickles was my 1st Cousin 2 removed. He was born in Bracebridge, Lincoln, Linconshire. The family then moved to Birmingham to seek work.
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Military Certificate of IdentityDescribes the name, miltary unit and number and family address in BirminghamContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920Campaigns and war medals and address of next of kin and family details which correspond with family address in Birmingham and wifes details and known family.Contributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920Part of the Military Record for Willim H Brickles medical details and physical characteristicsContributed by:
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Death CertificateFor William Henry Brickles giving address and daughters detailsContributed by:
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1911 England Census for William Henry BricklesGiving details of address and family that correspond with the military record addressContributed by:
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1891 England Census for William H Bricklesshows the family in Birmingham, gives parents details and siblings as well as details of William Henry born in LincolnshireContributed by:
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British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 for William Henry Brickles giving details of military service before WW1 but shows the links with Bracebridge, Lincolnshire wher he was born, marraige to Laura Perry and parents and siblings and the same physical characteristics. Also gives his previous army number and unit.Contributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 for William Henry Brickles, shows details of previous military service as in evidence and goes on to show WW1 military campaigns, military no and variou other recordsContributed by:
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1901 England Census for William H Bricklesgives details of occupation, family and address etcContributed by:
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1939 England and Wales Register1939 England and Wales Register for William H Brickles, depicts the address and family detailsContributed by:
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UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for William Henry BricklesContributed by:
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UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for W H BricklesContributed by:
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UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923Details the discharge date and verifies with address and service numberContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Details | Steven126399 | |
| Military Certificate of Identity | Steven126399 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Steven126399 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Steven126399 | |
| Death Certificate | Steven126399 | |
| 1911 England Census for William Henry Brickles | Steven126399 | |
| 1891 England Census for William H Brickles | Steven126399 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Steven126399 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Steven126399 | |
| 1901 England Census for William H Brickles | Steven126399 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Steven126399 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-192 | Steven126399 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Steven126399 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Steven126399 | |
| UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 | Steven126399 |
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