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We remember Joseph Chapman
We remember Joseph Chapman
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Louisa
Source:8492041
1887
1893
sibling
Ethel
Source:8492041
1893
1894
sibling
Amy
Source:8492041
1894
1896
sibling
Evelyn H
Source:8492041
1896
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8492041
1901
1901
location
Gannon Square, Knutsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492041
1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8492040
1911
1911
location
14, Gannon Square, Knutsford, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492040
1911
1915
employment
Labourer Chemical Works
Northwich
United Kingdom
Source:8492037
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Altrincham
United Kingdom
Source:8492037
10th December 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8492037
26th March 1917 - 31st March 1917
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8492037
13th January 1918 - 8th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
63670
Welsh Regiment
52 Grad, 4th Reserve Bttn
Source:5100179
1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
63670
Welsh Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:5100179
1918
1918
location
26 Silkmill Street, Knutsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492044
1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in battle
Hospital/Institution
Source:8492037
8th October 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:8492044
8th October 1918
burial
France
II.E.8
Source:8492044
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Chapman |
| Source | 5100179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Gannon Square, Knutsford, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 26 Silkmill Street, Knutsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| Gannon Square, Knutsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 63670 | Welsh Regiment | 52 Grad, 4th Reserve Bttn | Private | |
| British Army | 63670 | Welsh Regiment | 13th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Chapman | mother | ||
| Joseph Chapman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa | sister | 1887 | |
| Ethel | sister | 1893 | |
| Amy | sister | 1894 | |
| Evelyn H | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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The Knutsford Centennial War memorialIn 2014 Knutsford Town Council decided to establish a Centennial War Memorial in the centre of the town as the key component of their commemorative events to mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018. Private Joseph Chapman is one of the men commemorated on the memorial which was dedicated on the 6th October 2018
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Knutsford Centennial War memorial | Sylvia3155 |
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