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We remember William Albert Oakes
We remember William Albert Oakes
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Half - Martha
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1887
1890
sibling
Half - Eliza Alice
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1890
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
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1901
1901
sibling
Ernest
Source:8812153
1901
1901
location
11 Gladstone St, Crewe, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8812153
1911
1911
employment
Scholar
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1911
1911
location
11 Furber St, Crewe, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8812153
1911
1915
enlistment
Source:7717978
1st June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
869
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
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1st June 1915
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:8812145
18th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:8812157
18th October 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:8812145
Source:8812149
18th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
II. B. 5.
Source:8812145
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Albert |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Oakes |
| Source | 7717978 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Furber St, Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 11 Gladstone St, Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 869 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Oakes | father | ||
| Winifred Pickersgill | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half - Martha | sister | 1887 | |
| Half - Eliza Alice | sister | 1890 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1901 |
Media
Media
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War memorial LNWR CreweWar memorial for employees of London and North Western Railway (LNWR) - Crewe North and South Steam Sheds. Located in the First Class lounge at Crewe Railway Station, Cheshire.
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Communities
Communities
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London and North Western Railway (LNWR) - Crewe North and South Steam Sheds (IWM 18346)More about London and North Western Railway (LNWR) - Crewe North and South Steam Sheds (IWM 18346)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial LNWR Crewe | Deborah102878 |
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