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We remember William Halsall
We remember William Halsall
Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
United Kingdom
Source:5515470
1881
1883
sibling
Joseph Halsall
Source:5515484
1883
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:5515484
1891
1891
location
Canal Boat Irvine, Poolstock Lane, Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5515484
1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:5515492
1901
1901
employment
Bargeman
Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5515492
1901
1901
location
Canal boat Menai, Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5515492
1901
1903
service
British Army
Gunner
16841
Royal Garrison Artillery
105th Company, 22nd Heavy Battery
Source:5515477
1903
1903
children
James Halsall
Source:5515502
28th May 1903
1903
dates
Age 21
Source:5515502
23rd September 1903
1903
enlistment
Seaforth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5515502
26th September 1903
1907
children
Thomas Halsall
Source:5515502
10th August 1907
1908
marriage
Margaret Aspinall
Source:5515502
22nd June 1908
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:5515495
1911
1911
location
24 Pottery Rd, Wigan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5515495
1911
1911
children
Alice Halsall
Source:5515502
31st August 1911
1914
children
Ellen Halsall
Source:5515502
26th February 1914
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
16841
Royal Garrison Artillery
22 Heavy Battery
Source:5515502
8th May 1917
1918
discharge
Source:5515502
1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
WR509945
Royal Engineers
Inland Waterways & Docks Transport
Source:5515502
1918
1918
hospitalisation
Discharged 18/12/1918 as no longer fit for service - Disability - Neurosthenia
Hospital/Institution
Source:5515502
18th December 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
WR/5099
Royal Engineers
Source:5275738
1991
employment
Carter
Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5515495
1991
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Halsall |
| Source | 5275738 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Pottery Rd, Wigan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Canal Boat Irvine, Poolstock Lane, Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Canal boat Menai, Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/5099 | Royal Engineers | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 16841 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 105th Company, 22nd Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | WR509945 | Royal Engineers | Inland Waterways & Docks Transport | Sapper | |
| British Army | 16841 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 22 Heavy Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Halsall | daughter | 31st August 1911 | |
| Ellen Halsall | daughter | 26th February 1914 | |
| James Halsall | son | 28th May 1903 | |
| Thomas Halsall | son | 10th August 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Halsall | mother | ||
| Robert Halsall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Halsall | brother | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Aspinall | wife | 22nd June 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-23 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Service Records | LYNDA15593 |
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