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We remember Walter Brooks
We remember Walter Brooks
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1880
sibling
David Brooks
Source:9216796
1880
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9216796
3rd April 1881
1881
location
5 New Hackin Fold, Darcy Lever, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9216796
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Hannah Brooks
Source:9216800
1884
1887
sibling
Lilly Brooks
Source:9216800
1887
1889
sibling
Fred Brooks
Source:9216800
1889
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:9216800
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Fletcher Square, Darcy Lever, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9216800
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9216806
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Public House Barman
M Fitzgerald manager of Robin Hood Hotel
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9216806
31st March 1901
1901
location
Robin Hood Hotel, 112-114 Queens Road, Harpurhey, Manchester
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9216806
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9216793
28th December 1901
1901
employment
Barman
Source:9216793
28th December 1901
1901
marriage
Alice Lomax
Source:9216814
28th December 1901
1901
location
25 Lee Street, Farnworth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9216793
28th December 1901
1902
children
Emily Brooks
Source:9216772
11th June 1902
1909
children
Alice Brooks
Source:9216772
18th March 1909
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9216811
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Colliery Weighman
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9216811
2nd April 1911
1911
location
17 Annie Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9216811
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Florrie Brooks
Source:9216772
21st January 1913
1915
children
David Brooks
Source:9216772
4th May 1915
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9216772
24th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 37
Source:9216772
13th November 1916
1916
employment
Colliery Clerk
Source:9216772
13th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
13777
51st Training Reserve Battalion
Source:9216772
13th November 1916 - 4th March 1917
1916
location
17 City Walk, Pendlebury, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9216772
13th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Injury
Hospital/Institution
Source:9216772
12th December 1916 - 1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
13777
49th Training Reserve Battalion
Source:9216772
5th March 1917 - 27th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
60342
Cheshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9216772
28th April 1917 - 19th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
47005
South Staffordshire Regiment
1st Garrison Battalion
Source:9216772
20th August 1917 - 26th January 1920
1919
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9216772
11th April 1919 - 26th April 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9216772
26th January 1920
1939
dates
Age 60
Source:9216814
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Colliery Clerk
Source:9216814
29th September 1939
1939
location
17 City Walk, Pendlebury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9216814
29th September 1939
1964
dates
Age 85
Source:9216824
27th November 1964
1964
location
12 School Street, Little Lever, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9216821
27th November 1964
1964
death
Source:9216821
27th November 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Brooks |
| Source | 526121 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 School Street, Little Lever, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th November 1964 | |
| 17 Annie Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 17 City Walk, Pendlebury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 17 City Walk, Pendlebury, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th November 1916 | |
| 25 Lee Street, Farnworth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 28th December 1901 | ||
| 3 Fletcher Square, Darcy Lever, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 New Hackin Fold, Darcy Lever, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Robin Hood Hotel, 112-114 Queens Road, Harpurhey, Manchester | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 60342 | Cheshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 47005 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 1st Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13777 | 51st Training Reserve Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 13777 | 49th Training Reserve Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Brooks | daughter | 11th June 1902 | |
| Alice Brooks | daughter | 18th March 1909 | |
| Florrie Brooks | daughter | 21st January 1913 | |
| David Brooks | son | 4th May 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brooks | father | ||
| Mary Brooks nee Richardson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Brooks | brother | 1880 | |
| Hannah Brooks | sister | 1884 | |
| Lilly Brooks | sister | 1887 | |
| Fred Brooks | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lomax | wife | 28th December 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-13 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records | Barry1338 | |
| Lancashire Online Parish Clerks database | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| National Probate Calendar entry for 1964 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Death Index transcript | Barry1338 |
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