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We remember Henry Bristol
We remember Henry Bristol
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Ellen Bristol
Source:9284787
1878
1879
sibling
James Bristol
Source:9284787
1879
1882
sibling
Sarah Alice Bristol
Source:9284787
1882
1883
sibling
George Bristol
Source:9284787
1883
1885
1887
sibling
Jane Bristol
Source:9284787
1887
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9284763
5th April 1891
1891
location
14 Sevilles Yard, Royton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284763
5th April 1891
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9284784
June 1891
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9284787
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cotton Piecer
A cotton mill
Royton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9284787
31st March 1901
1901
location
14 Reap Croft, Royton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284787
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9284788
2nd April 1911
1911
location
a boarder at:- 8 Farnworth Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9284788
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9283985
21st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7769
Manchester Regiment
21st (Service) Battalion (6th City)
Source:9283985
21st September 1914 - 20th April 1919
1914
employment
Spinner
Not known
probably Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9283985
29th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9283985
29th September 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9283985
4th May 1915 - 25th September 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9283985
15th July 1916 - 7th September 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9283985
2nd April 1917 - 23rd September 1919
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:9283985
18th March 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9283985
20th April 1919
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:9283985
21st April 1919
1919
location
13 Bolton Street, off Greengaye Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9283985
21st April 1919
1922
dates
Age 37
Source:9284797
June 1922
1922
marriage
Mary Alice Bristol nee Glynn
Source:9284800
1922
1926
children
Harry Bristol
Source:9284797
1926
1928
children
John Bristol
Source:9284797
1928
1929
children
Thomas Bristol
Source:9284797
1929
1931
children
Mary S Bristol
Source:9284797
1931
1933
children
Raymond Bristol
Source:9284797
1933
1934
children
Terence Bristol
Source:9284797
1934
1939
dates
Age 54
Source:9284800
September 1939
1939
location
Oldham County Borough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9284800
September 1939
1950
dates
Age 64
Source:9284806
March 1950
employment
Piecer [Cotton Spinner]
Jay Spinning Company
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9284788
1950
death
Not War Related
Henry Bristol died over 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 64,
Oldham Registration District, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9284806
1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Bristol |
| Source | 504360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bolton Street, off Greengaye Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st April 1919 | |
| 14 Reap Croft, Royton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 14 Sevilles Yard, Royton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Oldham County Borough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| a boarder at:- 8 Farnworth Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7769 | Manchester Regiment | 21st (Service) Battalion (6th City) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bristol | son | 1926 | |
| John Bristol | son | 1928 | |
| Thomas Bristol | son | 1929 | |
| Mary S Bristol | daughter | 1931 | |
| Raymond Bristol | son | 1933 | |
| Terence Bristol | son | 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Bristol nee Smethurst | mother | ||
| Henry Bristol | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Bristol | sister | 1878 | |
| James Bristol | brother | 1879 | |
| Sarah Alice Bristol | sister | 1882 | |
| George Bristol | brother | 1883 | |
| Jane Bristol | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alice Bristol nee Glynn | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-29 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Oldham Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regiment | Keith22624 |
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