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We remember William Brocklebank
We remember William Brocklebank
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1917
dates
Age 41
Source:5478708
28th March 1917
marriage
Jane
Source:5478708
service
British Army
Private
21905
Manchester Regiment
22nd Battalion
Source:5478708
service
British Army
Private
21905
Manchester Regiment
manchest Battalion
Source:5478708
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7261762
Source:5478708
28th March 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7261762
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Brocklebank |
| Source | 512774 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21905 | Manchester Regiment | 22nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21905 | Manchester Regiment | manchest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Brocklebank | mother | ||
| Edward Brocklebank | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | wife |
Media
Media
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William's graveWilliam Brocklebank's grave in France. It was taken as part of the War Graves Commisson project
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Picture of William Brocklebank in his uniformThis a the only picture of William we have. He was looking extremely handsome and proud in his uniform.
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Jill679 -
Commemoration plaque for the Manchester RegimentThis plaque is in Manchester Cathedral commemorating the Manchester Regiment whom were entirely made up,of volunteers. My great great grandfather was in the 22nd BattalionContributed by:
Jill679
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jill679 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jill679 | |
| Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription | Jill679 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jill679 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jill679 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commemorative certificate | Jill679 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William's grave | Jill679 | |
| Picture of William Brocklebank in his uniform | Jill679 | |
| Commemoration plaque for the Manchester Regiment | Jill679 |
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