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We remember Harold Todkill
We remember Harold Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Alfred Stephen Todkill
Source:9125140
1875
1882
1884
sibling
John William Todkill
Source:9125140
1884
1886
sibling
Percy Smith Todkill
Source:9125140
1886
1888
sibling
Mary Alice Todkill
Source:9125140
1888
1890
sibling
Joseph Ernest Todkill
Source:9125140
1890
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9125139
5th April 1891
1891
location
385a Hyde Road, Ardwick [suburb of] Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125139
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9125140
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Commercial Clerk
Possibly related to metal brokering
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9125140
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Maskell Street, [south] Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125140
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 19
Source:9125142
28th April 1902
1902
marriage
Edith Ann Todkill nee Crawshaw
Source:9125142
28th April 1902
1904
children
Rachel Todkill
Source:5159328
12th July 1904
1907
children
Herbert Todkill
Source:5159328
18th October 1907
1910
children
Marian Todkill
Source:5159328
June 1910
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9125143
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Metal Broker
Himself
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9125143
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Lyndhurst Street, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9125143
2nd April 1911
1915
location
20 Hyde Grove, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9125134
11th December 1915
1915
dates
Age 33
Source:9125134
12th December 1915
1915
employment
Metal Broker
Himself
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9125134
12th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9125134
12th December 1915
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:9125134
5th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
203060
Border Regiment
4th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9125134
5th April 1917 - 28th July 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9125134
11th July 1917 - 15th June 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
203060
Border Regiment
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:9125134
29th July 1917 - 3rd May 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9125134
1st July 1918 - 4th April 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9125172
16th July 1918
1919
dates
Age 36
Source:9125134
3rd May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9125134
3rd May 1919
1919
location
20 Hyde Grove, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9125134
4th May 1919
1939
dates
Age 57
Source:9125144
September 1939
1939
location
Manchester County Borough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9125144
September 1939
1941
death
Not War Related
Harold Todkill died over 20 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 58.
Manchester Registration District, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9125146
1941
1941
dates
Age 58
Source:9125146
June 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Todkill |
| Source | 9125172 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hyde Grove, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| 20 Hyde Grove, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th May 1919 | |
| 20 Lyndhurst Street, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Maskell Street, [south] Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 385a Hyde Road, Ardwick [suburb of] Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Manchester County Borough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203060 | Border Regiment | 4th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 203060 | Border Regiment | 8th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Todkill | daughter | 12th July 1904 | |
| Herbert Todkill | son | 18th October 1907 | |
| Marian Todkill | daughter | June 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Todkill nee Smith | mother | ||
| Joseph Todkill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Stephen Todkill | brother | 1875 | |
| John William Todkill | brother | 1884 | |
| Percy Smith Todkill | brother | 1886 | |
| Mary Alice Todkill | sister | 1888 | |
| Joseph Ernest Todkill | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ann Todkill nee Crawshaw | wife | 28th April 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-12 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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A Military Medal (front side)A Military Medal (front side) - with credit and thanks to "Hsq7278" on Wikipedia
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Halifax Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Chorlton Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Manchester Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Manchester Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 16 Jul 1918 Page 8329 - Awarded the Military Medal (MM) | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 14 May 1919 Page 6004 - Awarded 2nd Bar to Military Medal | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 66721 John William Todkill - Royal Air Force | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 42698 Percy Smith Todkill - Lincolnshire Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 65400 Alfred Stephen Todkill - Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Border Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| A Military Medal (front side) | Keith22624 |
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