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We remember William Corlett
We remember William Corlett
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
13 Bethel Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9559420
1901
1911
employment
Slipper Hand
Source:9559441
1911
1911
location
10 Hugh Mill, Waterfoot
Canada
parents address
Source:9559441
1911
1912
service
British Army
Corporal
1424
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9559435
1912
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:963277
10th May 1915
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
240084
East Lancashire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9559433
1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Corlett |
| Source | 9559433 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hugh Mill, Waterfoot | Canada | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 13 Bethel Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1424 | East Lancashire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 240084 | East Lancashire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Sergeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca | mother | ||
| John James Corlett | father |
Media
Media
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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: Officers and men resident in Rawtenstall and serving in H (Bacup) Company, 5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (TF) in August 1914More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Officers and men resident in Rawtenstall and serving in H (Bacup) Company, 5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (TF) in August 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brother - Trooper Thomas Corlett | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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