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We remember Henry Clarkson
We remember Henry Clarkson
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Isabella Clarkson
Source:8717868
1877
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8717868
1881
1881
location
7, Parker St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717868
1881
1904
children
Thomas Sydney Clarkson
Source:8717862
1904
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8717862
1911
1911
employment
Jobbing Gardener
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8717862
1911
1911
location
12, St.Michaels Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717862
1911
1915
dates
Age 38
Source:8717862
15th June 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8717859
15th June 1915
marriage
Ellen Clarkson
Source:8717859
service
British Army
Private
120
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:844434
service
British Army
Private
120
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7507153
1915
death
Killed in Action
The 1/4th (Territorial) Battalion Their first major action, the Battle of Festubert on 15th June 1915. The gallant attack was made and severe losses were incurred.
France
Source:7507153
Source:8717859
15th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7507153
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Clarkson |
| Source | 844434 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, St.Michaels Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 7, Parker St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 120 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 120 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sydney Clarkson | son | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Clarkson | mother | ||
| Henry Clarkson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Clarkson | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Clarkson | wife |
Media
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Was henry amongst these soldiersA Group of soldiers from the 1/4th Battalion Loyal North Lancs.
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Le Touret War CemeteryHenry's resting place after the Battle of FestubertContributed by:
Preston43148
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Was henry amongst these soldiers | Preston43148 | |
| Le Touret War Cemetery | Preston43148 |
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