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We remember Walter Joseph Cottrill
We remember Walter Joseph Cottrill
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1917
service
British Army
Private
203068
Worcestershire Regiment
1st/8th Battalion
Source:9073336
1917
enlistment
Worcester, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9073338
marriage
Emma Maria
Source:9073336
1917
death
Died of wounds
University War Hospital, Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:9068414
Source:9073338
Source:9068417
20th October 1917
burial
Astwood Road, Worcester
United Kingdom
14435
Source:9068414
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Joseph |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Cottrill |
| Source | 9073338 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203068 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1st/8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| John Cottrill | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Maria | wife |
Media
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Private Walter Joseph CottrillFrom Berrows Worcester Journal Supplement, 3rd November, 1917 (Worcester Archives & Archaeology)
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War grave of Private Cottrill, Astwood Cemetery.This photo was taken on the 20th October, 2017, the 100th anniversary of Private Cottrill's death in the University War Hospital, Southampton.Contributed by:
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1911 England Census.Walter, aged 20, was living at 11, Beaver Row in Worcester with his parents, John, a coal merchant, and Eliza, a charwoman or cleaning lady. Walter was employed by his father as a coal carter.Contributed by:
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Du Ruvigny's Roll of Honour entryPrivate Walter Joseph Cottrill's entry in Du Ruvigny's Roll of Honour (top left of the page) covering his military service and personal details including his marriage to Emma Maria Moore and the birth of his son, Walter James on the 24th August, 1915.Contributed by:
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British Army Medal Record Index CardPrivate Walter Joseph Cottrill's British Army Medal Record Index Card showing he was awarded the British War and Victory medals.Contributed by:
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1/8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment War Diary1/8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment War Diary entry including the 9th October, 1917, the day Walter was wounded during the Battle of Poelcappelle: "5:20 a.m. 144 Inf. Bde. attacked on a three Bn. front."Contributed by:
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British Army Registers of Soldiers' EffectsPrivate Walter Joseph Cottrill's entry in the British Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects including his unit, 1/8th Btn. Worcestershire Regt., his number, 203068, the date and place of his death, 20th Oct. 1917 at University War Hospital, Southampton, and the name of his widow, Emma.Contributed by:
James56261
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 | James56261 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record | James56261 | |
| Du Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | James56261 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Walter Joseph Cottrill | James56261 | |
| War grave of Private Cottrill, Astwood Cemetery. | James56261 | |
| 1911 England Census. | James56261 | |
| Du Ruvigny's Roll of Honour entry | James56261 | |
| British Army Medal Record Index Card | James56261 | |
| 1/8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment War Diary | James56261 | |
| British Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects | James56261 |
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