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We remember William Edwin Whitaker
We remember William Edwin Whitaker
Duplicate of W E Whittaker
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
70 Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8770622
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Tom Whitaker
Source:8794288
1901
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8794295
8th October 1917
service
British Army
Private
204126
West Riding Regiment
Source:5372476
1970
death
United Kingdom
Source:8770652
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edwin |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Whitaker |
| Source | 8770564 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 204126 | West Riding Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil Whitaker | mother | ||
| Fred Whitaker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Whitaker | brother | 1901 |
Media
Media
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William Edwin WhitakerNews of award of DCM in Halifax Courier 17 November 1917
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LONDON GAZETTE, 4 MARCH, 1918.2752 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 4 MARCH, 1918.Contributed by:
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William Edwin Whitaker far rightThe ladies in it are from left to right Lilian Riley (nee Gleadall), Auntie Nellie,Maud Gleadall, Sybil Whitaker and then Grandad on the end. Sybil was Grandad's mother, Lilian and Maud were her sisters. Auntie Nellie was their cousin as her mother (Charlotte) was sister to the Gleadall's mother (Sarah). They were both Naylor before marriage.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edwin Whitaker | Wayne51525 | |
| News of DCM Part 1 | Wayne51525 | |
| News of DCM Part 2 | Wayne51525 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 4 MARCH, 1918. | Wayne51525 | |
| William Edwin Whitaker far right | Wayne51525 | |
| William Edwin Whitaker | Wayne51525 |
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We remember William Edwin Whitaker
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