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We remember Nathan Telford
We remember Nathan Telford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Naomi Barker
Source:9352493
1891
1893
sibling
Thomas Barker
Source:9352493
1893
1894
1898
sibling
Harold Telford
Source:9352416
1898
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9352416
31st March 1901
1901
location
2A Duke Street, Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9352416
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
William Telford
Source:9352416
1901
1903
sibling
Edith Telford
Source:9352493
1903
1905
sibling
Arthur Telford
Source:9352493
1905
1906
sibling
Gladys Barker
Source:9352493
1906
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9352493
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Newsagent & Tobacconist
United Kingdom
Source:9352493
2nd April 1911
1911
location
10 Caroline Street, Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9352493
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Steeplejack
Canada
Source:5798305
16th April 1915
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:9352395
Source:9352372
15th April 1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9352372
service
Canadian Machine Gun Corps
Source:9352395
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
406410
Canadian Machine Gun Corps
14th Coy.
Source:9352395
location
George Street, Mimico
Canada
Source:9352372
burial
Calais
France
XXII. J. 18
Source:9352395
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Nathan |
| Initials | N |
| Last Name | Telford |
| Source | 5798305 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Caroline Street, Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 2A Duke Street, Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| George Street, Mimico | Canada |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Machine Gun Corps | |||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 406410 | Canadian Machine Gun Corps | 14th Coy. | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Telford | mother | ||
| Richard Telford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Telford | brother | 1898 | |
| William Telford | brother | 1901 | |
| Edith Telford | sister | 1903 | |
| Arthur Telford | brother | 1905 | |
| Naomi Barker | step-sister | 1891 | |
| Thomas Barker | step-brother | 1893 | |
| Gladys Barker | step-sister | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Nathan Telford, 1894-1917Photo of NATHAN TELFORD – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me to http://www.veterans.gc.ca
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Nathan Telford - Newspaper ArticleArticle that was originally published in the "Toronto Star" reporting on Nathan Telford's deathContributed by:
Louise101863
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Website | Louise101863 | |
| 1901 England Census | Louise101863 | |
| 1911 England Census | Louise101863 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Telford, 1894-1917 | Louise101863 | |
| Nathan Telford - Newspaper Article | Louise101863 |
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