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We remember Samuel Halkyard
We remember Samuel Halkyard
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1907
marriage
Florence Charlesworth
Source:5342701
25th December 1907
1916
dates
Age 33
Source:8659599
1st July 1916
enlistment
Castleford
United Kingdom
Source:8659525
service
British Army
Private
12/661
King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
12th Battalion
Source:8659525
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8659525
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:8659525
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
. B. 6.
Source:9383072
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Halkyard |
| Source | 5342701 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12/661 | King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) | 12th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Halkyard | mother | ||
| William Halkyard | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Charlesworth | wife | 25th December 1907 |
Media
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Private Sam Halkyard of the KOYLIPrivate Halkyard served with the Yorkshire Light Infantry In France and fell there on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. We will remember.
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Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, SommePrivate Sam Halkyard is buried in this cemetery.Contributed by:
Anne1202
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Euston Road Cemetery, ColincampsMore about Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Cemeteries Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Sam Halkyard of the KOYLI | Anne1202 | |
| Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme | Anne1202 |
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