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We remember Walter Aistrope
We remember Walter Aistrope
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
sibling
Alice Aistrope
Source:4973778
1901
1909
sibling
Tom Aistrope
Source:9446624
1909
1915
service
British Army
Private
18220
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:4973778
1915
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4973778
25th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Injured by mustard gas
Hospital/Institution
Source:4973778
16th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
20049
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4973778
1917
1919
marriage
Blanche Sayles
Source:4973778
1919
1921
children
Stanley Aistrope
Source:4973778
1921
1922
children
Audrey Aistrope
Source:4973778
1922
employment
Farm labourer
Messrs Major Brothers
Source:4973778
1929
death
8, Ethel Terrace, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:4973778
1929
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Aistrope |
| Source | 4973778 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18220 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 20049 | Machine Gun Corps | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Aistrope | son | 1921 | |
| Audrey Aistrope | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Aistrope, Nee' Lockwood | mother | ||
| Herbert Aistrope | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Aistrope | sister | 1901 | |
| Tom Aistrope | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Sayles | wife | 1919 |
Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Aistrope DCM | Glyn23535 |
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