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We remember Walter Cope
We remember Walter Cope
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John Henry Cope
Source:6986669
1875
1876
sibling
Durant Butcher Cope
Source:6986669
1876
1877
1879
sibling
Frederick Cope
Source:6986669
1879
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:6986669
1st April 1881
1881
location
70, Bramwell St, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986669
1st April 1881
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:6986677
1st April 1891
1891
employment
Errand Boy
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6986677
1st April 1891
1891
location
46, Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986677
1st April 1891
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:6986713
1st April 1901
1901
employment
Grocer's Assistant
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6986713
1st April 1901
1901
location
5, Branksome St, Headingley cum Burley, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986713
1st April 1901
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:6969574
1st April 1911
1911
employment
Grocer and Provisions Dealer
Own Employment
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6969574
1st April 1911
1911
location
South Woodford, Essex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6969574
1st April 1911
1916
enlistment
Hull
United Kingdom
Source:6986696
24th February 1916
1916
location
103, Warncliffe St, Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6986696
24th February 1916
1916
location
137, Askern Rd, Bentley, Doncaster
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6986696
30th March 1916
1916
marriage
Hannah Butcher
Source:6969541
1916 - 9th April 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
22556
East Yorkshire Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:6986696
18th April 1916 - 26th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6986696
18th July 1916 - 9th April 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
22556
East Yorkshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:6986696
26th August 1916 - 9th April 1917
1916
hospitalisation
P, U, O
Pyrexia of unknown origin (fever)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6986696
24th November 1916 - 26th November 1916
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7304229
Source:6968771
9th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7304229
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cope |
| Source | 5104419 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103, Warncliffe St, Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th February 1916 | |
| 137, Askern Rd, Bentley, Doncaster | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th March 1916 | |
| 46, Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1891 | |
| 5, Branksome St, Headingley cum Burley, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| 70, Bramwell St, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1881 | |
| South Woodford, Essex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1st April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22556 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 22556 | East Yorkshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Henry Cope | father | ||
| Lucy Cope nee Butcher | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Cope | brother | 1875 | |
| Durant Butcher Cope | brother | 1876 | |
| Frederick Cope | brother | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Butcher | wife | 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-24 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Memorial to Private Walter CopeThe memorial to Private Walter Cope, on the gravestone of his Uncle and Aunt also his parents-in-law, in Wath upon Dearne Cemetery, in Yorkshire.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal card of Walter Cope 22556 | Vivien8105 | |
| CWGC Casualty details | Vivien8105 | |
| Marriage details | Vivien8105 | |
| 1881 census | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 census | Vivien8105 | |
| War records for Private Walter Cope | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 census | Vivien8105 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Walter Cope | Vivien8105 | |
| Memorial to Private Walter Cope | Vivien8105 |
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