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We remember William Brierley
We remember William Brierley
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1881
dates
Age 20
Source:8557818
1881
employment
Calico Bleacher
Salford
United Kingdom
Source:8557818
service
British Army
Serjeant
10470
15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:496237
service
British Army
Private
10470
15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:496237
service
British Army
Private
10470
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
Source:8557802
location
160 Robert Hall Street Salford Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8557818
1916
death
Killed in Action
Thiepval The Somme
France
Source:7340378
Source:8557818
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier 3C and 3D
Source:8557818
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Brierley |
| Source | 496237 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Robert Hall Street Salford Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10470 | 15th Lancashire Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 10470 | 15th Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 10470 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Brierley | mother | ||
| James Brierley | father |
Media
Media
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The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford PalsMore about The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford Pals
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
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