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We remember Harold Chapman
We remember Harold Chapman
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Jane Chapman
Source:9561067
1892
1893
1896
sibling
Anne Chapman
Source:9559844
1896
1897
sibling
Emma Chapman
Source:9561070
1897
1898
sibling
Elsie Chapman
Source:9561053
1898
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9561053
1901
1901
location
320 Oldham Road, Bardsley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9561053
1901
1910
employment
Cotton Spinner
Bell Spinning Co Ltd
Hathershaw, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9559651
1910
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9559844
1911
1911
employment
Cotton Mule Piecer
Hathershaw, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9559844
1911
1911
location
552 Oldham Road, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9559844
1911
1914
marriage
Elizabeth Qualters
Source:9561076
22nd August 1914
1915
children
Harold Chapman
Source:9559651
27th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9559651
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
6992
4th R S Lancashire
Source:9559651
10th December 1915
1915
location
289 Oldham Road, Waterloo, Lancshire
United Kingdom
Source:9559651
10th December 1915
1917
discharge
Source:9559651
10th May 1917
1921
children
Frank Chapman
Source:9561076
7th March 1921
1923
children
Hilda Chapman
Source:9561076
14th December 1923
1939
employment
Cotton Spinner
United Kingdom
Source:9561076
1939
1939
location
638 Oldham Road, Bardsley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9561076
1939
hospitalisation
Rheumatism (chronic) 12 yrs not the result of military service. Discharged no longer physically fit
Hospital/Institution
Source:9559651
service
British Army
Private
203253
South Lancashire Regiment
south Battalion
Source:775756
1968
death
Not War Related
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9561090
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Chapman |
| Source | 775756 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 Oldham Road, Waterloo, Lancshire | United Kingdom | known 10th December 1915 | ||
| 320 Oldham Road, Bardsley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 552 Oldham Road, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 638 Oldham Road, Bardsley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203253 | South Lancashire Regiment | south Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6992 | 4th R S Lancashire |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Chapman | son | 27th January 1915 | |
| Frank Chapman | son | 7th March 1921 | |
| Hilda Chapman | daughter | 14th December 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Chapman | father | ||
| Sophia Hallworth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Chapman | sister | 1896 | |
| Elsie Chapman | sister | 1898 | |
| Jane Chapman | sister | 1892 | |
| Emma Chapman | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Qualters | wife | 22nd August 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'1" |
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 | hazel128801 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | hazel128801 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | hazel128801 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | hazel128801 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | hazel128801 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | hazel128801 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | hazel128801 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | hazel128801 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| christening record for Harold Chapman | hazel128801 | |
| 1939 Register | hazel128801 |
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