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We remember Joe Cavill
We remember Joe Cavill
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Clara Cavill
Source:7608300
1868
1873
sibling
William Cavill
Source:7608300
1873
1876
sibling
Dick Cavill
Source:7608300
1876
1879
sibling
Maggie Cavill
Source:7608300
1879
1880
sibling
Minnie Cavill
Source:7608300
1880
1885
sibling
Kate Cavill
Source:7608300
1885
1886
sibling
Flora Cavill
Source:7608300
1886
1888
sibling
Betty Cavill
Source:7608300
1888
1889
sibling
Sally Cavill
Source:7608300
1889
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:7608300
31st March 1891
1891
location
5 Mount Terrace, West Melton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7608300
31st March 1891
1893
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Cavill
Source:7608300
1893
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:7610122
31st March 1901
1901
location
Victoria Street, Ardsley, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7610122
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:7610127
31st March 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7610127
31st March 1911
1911
location
Clifton View, Bramley, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7610127
31st March 1911
1913
children
William Cavill
Source:7610147
September 1913
1913
marriage
Lilian Richardson
Source:7608310
1913 - 31st August 1916
1915
children
John Cavill
Source:7610147
March 1915
1916
location
23, Victoria Place, Otley, Leeds
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7015704
1916
service
British Army
Private
4181
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:755861
service
British Army
Private
4181
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:7015704
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7015704
Source:7608240
31st August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Plot 3 Row B, Grave 13
Source:7015704
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joe |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cavill |
| Source | 755861 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Victoria Place, Otley, Leeds | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 5 Mount Terrace, West Melton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1891 | |
| Clifton View, Bramley, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1911 | |
| Victoria Street, Ardsley, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4181 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 4181 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cavill | son | September 1913 | |
| John Cavill | son | March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cavill nee Smith | mother | ||
| William Cavill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Cavill | sister | 1868 | |
| William Cavill | brother | 1873 | |
| Dick Cavill | brother | 1876 | |
| Maggie Cavill | sister | 1879 | |
| Minnie Cavill | sister | 1880 | |
| Kate Cavill | sister | 1885 | |
| Flora Cavill | sister | 1886 | |
| Betty Cavill | sister | 1888 | |
| Sally Cavill | sister | 1889 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Cavill | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Richardson | wife | 1913 |
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Forceville Cemetery, FranceThe final resting place of Pte Joe Cavill 4181
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll Index Card for Joe Cavill 4181 | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 census | Vivien8105 | |
| Baptism Record | Vivien8105 | |
| Marriage of Joe Cavill | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 census | Vivien8105 | |
| 1911 census | Vivien8105 | |
| Sons' births | Vivien8105 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Forceville Cemetery, France | Vivien8105 | |
| Headstone for Pte Joe Cavill 4181 | Vivien8105 |
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