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We remember Joseph Albert Metcalfe
We remember Joseph Albert Metcalfe
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Elizabeth Ellen Metcalfe
Source:9455201
1884
1888
sibling
John William Metcalfe
Source:9455201
1888
1891
1911
employment
Print Shop General Labourer
Source:9455201
1911
1911
location
18 Loveclough Fold, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9455201
1911
1914
location
18 Loveclough Road, Goodshaw Fold, Nr Burnley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9455201
1914
1914
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9454390
17th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9454390
17th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11613
East Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9454390
26th August 1914 - 23rd September 1914
1914
discharge
Source:9454390
23rd September 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Discharged from Army - "Deficient eyesight"
Hospital/Institution
Source:9454390
23rd September 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Albert |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Metcalfe |
| Source | 9454386 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Loveclough Fold, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 18 Loveclough Road, Goodshaw Fold, Nr Burnley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11613 | East Lancashire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Metcalfe | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Metcalfe | brother | 1888 | |
| Elizabeth Ellen Metcalfe | sister | 1884 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-17 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServed August-September 1914 until discharged due to "Deficient eyesight"
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Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ROLL OF HONOUR FOR LOVECLOUGH. DUNNOCKSHAW. AND CLOWBRIDGE | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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