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We remember Maurice Charles Butcher
We remember Maurice Charles Butcher
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Sarah
Source:8495333
1890
1891
sibling
Peter Robert Butcher
Source:8495332
1891
1893
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8495332
1893
1895
sibling
Dora
Source:8495333
1895
1901
sibling
Arthur William Butcher
Source:8495332
1901
1906
sibling
Ethel Maud
Source:8495325
1906
1911
location
Swingleton, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8495325
1911
1913
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8495330
3rd January 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
Suffolk Regiment
5th
Source:8495321
3rd January 1913 - 27th February 1917
1913
employment
Farm Labourer
Mr F Woodgate
Source:8495330
1913
1914
events
Stating a Falsehood
Military Discipline
Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
25th August 1914
1914
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
6th September 1914
1914
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
20th October 1914
1916
events
Harrogate
Military Discipline
Harrogate
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
15th August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
41069
Suffolk Regiment
1/4
Source:8495321
27th February 1917 - 23rd November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Sprained Ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:8495321
25th April 1917
1917
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Felixstowe
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
23rd November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
41069
Suffolk Regiment
3
Source:8495321
23rd November 1917 - 30th April 1918
1918
events
Disobedience
Military Discipline
Felixstowe
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
25th February 1918
1918
events
Absent
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:8495321
21st April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
41069
Suffolk Regiment
2
Source:8495321
30th April 1918 - 15th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
41069
Suffolk Regiment
11
Source:8495321
15th June 1918 - 6th December 1919
1923
marriage
Alice Fosker
Source:8495334
1923
service
British Army
Private
41069
Suffolk Regiment
Source:678656
service
British Army
Private
238003
Suffolk Regiment
Source:678656
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maurice Charles |
| Initials | MC |
| Last Name | Butcher |
| Source | 8495321 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swingleton, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41069 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 238003 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment | 5th | Private | ||
| British Army | 41069 | Suffolk Regiment | 1/4 | Private | |
| British Army | 41069 | Suffolk Regiment | 3 | Private | |
| British Army | 41069 | Suffolk Regiment | 2 | Private | |
| British Army | 41069 | Suffolk Regiment | 11 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Henry Dennis Butcher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maud | sister | 1906 | |
| Peter Robert Butcher | brother | 1891 | |
| Arthur William Butcher | brother | 1901 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1890 | |
| Dora | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Fosker | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-03 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Joanna19174 |
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