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We remember Walter Harry Salmon
We remember Walter Harry Salmon
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1881
location
High Street, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9128890
1881
1889
service
British Army
Gunner
RA/74586
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:9128783
20th August 1889
1893
service
British Army
Bombardier
74586
Royal Horse Artillery
"J" Battery
Source:9128783
11th October 1893
1895
service
British Army
Corporal
74586
Royal Horse Artillery
"J" Battery
Source:9128783
9th December 1895
1900
service
British Army
Serjeant
74586
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:9128783
11th January 1900
1905
service
British Army
Battery Serjeant Major
74586
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:9128783
2nd May 1905
1910
marriage
Katie Fletcher
Source:9128783
23rd February 1910
1911
location
1 Austral Terrace, Ivy Chimneys Road, Allnutts Estate, Epping, Essex
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9128880
1911
1911
children
Ruth Kathleen Salmon
Source:9128783
22nd August 1911
1912
children
Nancy Alice Salmon
Source:9128783
18th March 1912
1914
service
British Army
Battery Serjeant Major
74586
Royal Horse Artillery
5th Bde
Source:9128783
12th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Battery Serjeant Major
51369
Royal Field Artillery
C/63 Bde
Source:9128783
28th January 1915
1916
service
British Army
Acting Regimental Sergeant Major
51369
Royal Field Artillery
HQ C/63 Bde
Source:9128783
6th June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Serjeant Major
51369
Royal Field Artillery
64 Bde
Source:9128783
2nd May 1917
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9128783
18th January 1919
service
British Army
Temporary Regimental Serjeant Major
51369
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5216607
service
British Army
Battery Serjeant Major
74586
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:9128783
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
51369
Royal Field Artillery
64 Bde
Source:9128783
location
Woodville, Matching Tye, Harlow, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9128783
1946
death
Matching Tye, Matching, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9128783
15th March 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Harry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Salmon |
| Source | 5216607 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Austral Terrace, Ivy Chimneys Road, Allnutts Estate, Epping, Essex | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| High Street, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Woodville, Matching Tye, Harlow, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51369 | Royal Field Artillery | Temporary Regimental Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | 5th Bde | Battery Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 51369 | Royal Field Artillery | C/63 Bde | Battery Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 51369 | Royal Field Artillery | HQ C/63 Bde | Acting Regimental Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 51369 | Royal Field Artillery | 64 Bde | Temporary Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | Battery Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | RA/74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | "J" Battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | "J" Battery | Corporal | |
| British Army | 74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 74586 | Royal Horse Artillery | Battery Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 51369 | Royal Field Artillery | 64 Bde | Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Kathleen Salmon | daughter | 22nd August 1911 | |
| Nancy Alice Salmon | daughter | 18th March 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Charles Salmon | father | ||
| Louise Elizabeth | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Fletcher | wife | 23rd February 1910 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Pension Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Epping, Essex | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Huntingdon St John, Huntingdonshire | Bearsted33934 |
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