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We remember William Henry Atherton
We remember William Henry Atherton
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1897
sibling
John Atherton
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1897
1899
sibling
Joseph Atherton
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1899
1900
sibling
Edward Atherton
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1900
1903
sibling
James Atherton
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1903
1906
sibling
John Atherton
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1906
1911
employment
Cartboy Nipper Railway
Manchester
United Kingdom
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1911
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
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23rd December 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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9th November 1915 - 15th October 1918
1921
marriage
Ethel Miller
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1921
service
British Army
Private
18139
Manchester Regiment
Source:91227
service
British Army
Private
18139
Manchester Regiment
20th Service Battalion
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1962
death
Unknown
Manchester
United Kingdom
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1962
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18139 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 18139 | Manchester Regiment | 20th Service Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Kirwin | mother | ||
| John Atherton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Atherton | brother | 1897 | |
| Joseph Atherton | brother | 1899 | |
| Edward Atherton | brother | 1900 | |
| James Atherton | brother | 1903 | |
| John Atherton | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Miller | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton One-Name Study | Natalia130153 |
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