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We remember Archibald Henry Brocklehurst
We remember Archibald Henry Brocklehurst
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Peter Brocklehurst
Source:9476136
1887
1888
sibling
Peggy Brocklehurst
Source:9476136
1888
1889
1891
location
The Spinney, Melton Mowbray
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304612
1st April 1891
1910
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9482154
4th June 1910 - 5th June 1913
1911
location
New Barracks, Gosport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9304612
3rd April 1911
1913
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9482154
6th June 1913
service
British Army
Captain
1st Battalion King's Royal Rifles
Source:512797
1916
death
Died of wounds
Delville Woods
France
Source:9476145
29th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/21243/
Source:9476151
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald Henry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Brocklehurst |
| Source | 9476145 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Barracks, Gosport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| The Spinney, Melton Mowbray | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifles | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Brocklehurst | mother | ||
| Alfred Brocklehurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Brocklehurst | brother | 1887 | |
| Peggy Brocklehurst | sister | 1888 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911More about 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hart's Annual Army List 1914 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| KRRC Officers Boss Cap Badge | Keith133517 |
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