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We remember Christopher Longton
We remember Christopher Longton
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
location
North Moor Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6638315
April 1911
service
British Army
Private
2895
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1st/9th Bn.
Source:6638307
1916
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:7381710
Source:6638307
12th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7381710
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Longton |
| Source | 5419364 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Moor Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2895 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1st/9th Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Longton | mother | ||
| John Longton | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Paul18202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report of Private Longton's death | John6705 | |
| Private Christopher Longton | John6705 |
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