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We remember Henry Brierley
We remember Henry Brierley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Mary Jane Brierley
Source:8660138
1889
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8660138
1901
1901
location
26 River St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8660138
1901
1902
sibling
Isabella Brierley
Source:8660145
1902
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8660145
1911
1911
employment
Office boy
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8660145
1911
1911
location
73, Byron St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8660145
1911
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:8660138
8th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
3913
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1
Source:7960723
8th August 1916
service
British Army
Private
3913
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7349314
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7349314
Source:7960723
8th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7349314
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Brierley |
| Source | 8660138 |
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Source | 8660138 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 River St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 73, Byron St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3913 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3913 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Brierley | mother | ||
| Henry Brierley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Brierley | step-sister | 1889 | |
| Isabella Brierley | sister | 1902 |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Brierley.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Henry Brierley for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Henry Brierley. Address: 13 Harcourt Street, Preston. Occupation: Engine Cleaner. Regiment: 1/4 LNL reg. Rank and Regimental Number: Pte 3913. Date of Death: August 8 - 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Killed in Action France. Remarks: None.
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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 | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Details of Harry Brierley's death | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Brierley. | Preston485 | |
| Thiepval war memorial | Preston43148 | |
| Report of Harry's death | Preston43148 |
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