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We remember William Henry Harrop
We remember William Henry Harrop
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Alice Harrop
Source:9251192
1896
1898
1898
location
3 Marriott's Place, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251190
13th February 1898
1900
sibling
John Harrop
Source:9251192
1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9251192
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Jordan Street, Central Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251192
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Nellie Harrop
Source:9251196
1902
1904
sibling
Annie Harrop
Source:9251196
1904
1905
sibling
Lizzie Harrop
Source:9251196
1905
1909
sibling
Emily Harrop
Source:9251196
1909
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9251196
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Brunswick Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251196
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Rubber Goods Maker
Source:9251165
2nd February 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:9251165
2nd February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J35466
Source:9251165
2nd February 1915 - 6th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J35466
HMS Agamemnon - from 18 June 1915
Source:9251165
7th May 1915 - 30th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J35466
HMS Agamemnon
Source:9251165
31st January 1916 - 28th February 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J35466
HMS Agamemnon
Source:9251165
1st March 1917 - 19th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J35466
HMS Pembroke I (shore establishment)
Source:9251165
20th November 1917 - 30th April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J35466
HMS Raider
Source:9251165
1st May 1918 - 24th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9251165
24th February 1919
1921
dates
Age 23
Source:9251200
14th May 1921
1921
employment
Rubber Worker
Source:9251200
14th May 1921
1921
marriage
Elsie Williams
Source:9251200
14th May 1921
1921
location
9 Rutland Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9251200
14th May 1921
1939
employment
Grocery Trade Transport
Source:9251205
29th September 1939
1939
location
2 East Drive, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9251205
29th September 1939
1976
death
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9251209
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Harrop |
| Source | 6417471 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brunswick Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 2 East Drive, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 3 Marriott's Place, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th February 1898 | |
| 6 Jordan Street, Central Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Rutland Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 14th May 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J35466 | HMS Agamemnon - from 18 June 1915 | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J35466 | HMS Agamemnon | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J35466 | HMS Agamemnon | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J35466 | HMS Pembroke I (shore establishment) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J35466 | HMS Raider | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J35466 | Boy 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Harrop nee Simms | mother | ||
| John Henry Harrop | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Harrop | sister | 1896 | |
| John Harrop | brother | 1900 | |
| Nellie Harrop | sister | 1902 | |
| Annie Harrop | sister | 1904 | |
| Lizzie Harrop | sister | 1905 | |
| Emily Harrop | sister | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Williams | wife | 14th May 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-02 | 5'2" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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