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We remember John Burkhill
We remember John Burkhill
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
68 Vittoria Street, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8893149
2nd April 1891
1901
employment
General Labourer
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8893147
2nd April 1901
1901
location
68 Vittoria Street, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8893147
2nd April 1901
1907
marriage
Esther Greenough
Source:8893153
11th September 1907
1911
employment
Gas Lamplighter
Birkenhead Corporation
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8893142
2nd April 1911
1911
location
150 Harrowby Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8893142
2nd April 1911
1915
children
Edward Burkhill
Source:8893153
5th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8893153
10th December 1915
1915
location
33 Wellesley Street, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8893153
10th December 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8893153
26th February 1918 - 11th February 1918
1918
dates
Age 36
Source:6982339
20th October 1918
education
St Anne's School
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8893135
employment
Van Man - Bread Department
Birkenhead and District Co-operative Society
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8893135
service
British Army
Private
315490
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
23rd Battalion
Source:6982334
service
British Army
5154
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
47th Provisional Battalion
Source:6982335
service
British Army
Private
315490
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
9th Battalion
Source:8893145
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6982333
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7067623
Source:6982333
20th October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7067623
sibling
Rose Burkhill
Source:8893147
sibling
Thomas S Burkhill
Source:8893147
sibling
Richard Burkhill
Source:8893147
sibling
George Burkhill
Source:8893147
sibling
William Burkhill
Source:8893149
sibling
Agnes Burkhill
Source:8893149
sibling
Betsey Burkhill
Source:8893149
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Burkhill |
| Source | 612832 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Harrowby Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 33 Wellesley Street, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 | |
| 68 Vittoria Street, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 | |
| 68 Vittoria Street, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 315490 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 23rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5154 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 47th Provisional Battalion | ||
| British Army | 315490 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Burkhill | son | 5th October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Burkhill | mother | ||
| Caleb Burkhill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Burkhill | sister | ||
| Thomas S Burkhill | brother | ||
| Richard Burkhill | brother | ||
| George Burkhill | brother | ||
| William Burkhill | brother | ||
| Agnes Burkhill | sister | ||
| Betsey Burkhill | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Greenough | wife | 11th September 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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 | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC: John Burkhill | Hannah21187 | |
| Birkenhead News Obituary | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry Link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Record | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1891 census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to Attestation Papers | Alun44477 |
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