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We remember Walter Alcock
We remember Walter Alcock
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
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1890
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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marriage
Sarah Ellen
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16304
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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2nd April 1918
burial
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Alcock |
| Source | 639556 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16304 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Joseph | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ellen | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley in the Great War Roll of Honour | Victoria143992 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Alcock | Victoria143992 |
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