Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Walter Close
We remember Walter Close
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Alexander Close
Source:8514884
1888
1890
sibling
Joseph Close
Source:8514884
1890
1892
1894
sibling
Selina C Close
Source:8514884
1894
1896
sibling
Henry Close
Source:8514884
1896
1898
sibling
Albert Close
Source:8514884
1898
1901
location
Court House, 20, Moland Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514884
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Bertha Close
Source:8514884
1901
1902
sibling
John Close
Source:8514885
1902
1906
sibling
Lily Close
Source:8514885
1906
1911
employment
Cycle Worker
Source:8514885
2nd April 1911
1911
location
96 Farm Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514885
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
Charles Close
Source:8514885
1911
1914
employment
Engineer
Source:8514872
18th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8514872
18th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
A983
King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th Battalion
Source:8514872
18th August 1914 - 30th July 1915
1914
location
39 Miller Street Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514872
18th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:863859
19th May 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
"Killed instantaneously by rifle machine gun fire"
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8512894
Source:8514872
30th July 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Close |
| Source | 863859 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Miller Street Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th August 1914 | |
| 96 Farm Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Court House, 20, Moland Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | A983 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 8th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Close | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Close | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Close | brother | 1888 | |
| Joseph Close | brother | 1890 | |
| Selina C Close | sister | 1894 | |
| Henry Close | brother | 1896 | |
| Albert Close | brother | 1898 | |
| Bertha Close | sister | 1901 | |
| Charles Close | brother | 1911 | |
| John Close | brother | 1902 | |
| Lily Close | sister | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-18 | 5'3" |
Media
Communities
Communities
-
Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War OneMore about Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War One
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC certificate | Sharon36563 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Walter Close
Also remembered by 1 person
