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We remember Willie Hargreaves.
We remember Willie Hargreaves.
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John Hargreaves
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1887
1888
sibling
Annie Hargreaves
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1888
1890
sibling
Harry Hargreaves
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1890
1892
sibling
Richard Hargreaves
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1892
1896
sibling
Fred Hargreaves
Source:9540776
1896
1898
1901
sibling
Nellie Hargreaves
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1901
1908
sibling
George Hargreaves
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1908
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
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1911
1911
location
Reeds Farm, Reedsholme, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
Source:9540776
1911
1916
employment
Cotton Weaver
Source:9540759
1916
1916
location
1Swinshaw Gardens, Loveclough, Nr. Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
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12th May 1916
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9540754
12th March 1918
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 1st Class
40277
Royal Flying Corps
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Willie |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hargreaves. |
| Source | 9540759 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Swinshaw Gardens, Loveclough, Nr. Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 | |
| Reeds Farm, Reedsholme, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40277 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hargreaves | father | ||
| Betsy | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Hargreaves | sister | 1888 | |
| Harry Hargreaves | brother | 1890 | |
| Richard Hargreaves | brother | 1892 | |
| Fred Hargreaves | brother | 1896 | |
| Nellie Hargreaves | sister | 1901 | |
| George Hargreaves | brother | 1908 | |
| John Hargreaves | brother | 1887 |
Media
Media
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MM, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Willie Hargreaves for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette Publication date: 12 March 1918 Supplement: 30573 Page: 3226 | Ian105013 | |
| Flight - March 21st, 1918 | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Private Richard Hargreaves | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MM, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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