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We remember Samuel Cottam
We remember Samuel Cottam
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Sarah A Cottam
Source:7610989
1876
1881
1883
sibling
Mary J Cottam
Source:7610989
1883
1886
sibling
Susannah Cottam
Source:7610989
1886
1888
sibling
Esther Cottam
Source:7610989
1888
1890
sibling
John Cottam
Source:7610989
1890
1913
marriage
Jessie Bell
Source:8478781
5th April 1913
service
British Army
Private
6024
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:970639
service
British Army
Private
6024
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7460798
1914
death
Killed in Action
France and Flanders
France
Source:7460798
Source:7002204
14th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:7460798
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6024 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6024 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cottam | mother | ||
| James Cottam | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A Cottam | sister | 1876 | |
| Susannah Cottam | sister | 1886 | |
| John Cottam | brother | 1890 | |
| Mary J Cottam | sister | 1883 | |
| Esther Cottam | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bell | wife | 5th April 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-10-19 | 5'6" |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Pte Samuel CottamThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Samuel Cottam for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Samuel Cottam. Address: 6 Caton St, Off London Rd, Preston. Occupation: Gas Fitters Labourer. Regiment: 1st Bat Loyal North Lancs. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 6024. Date of Death: 10th October 1914. Place where killed or injury received: Beaumont Hamel. Remarks: The above named soldier my late husband was reported wounded and missing, then I was officially notified that he was killed and buried at Beaumont Hamel.
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died In the Great War | Preston43154 | |
| 1891 England Census | Preston43154 | |
| Marriage certificate | Preston43154 | |
| WW1 Service records | Preston43154 | |
| WW1 Service Records | Preston43154 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Preston Roll of Honour form for Pte Samuel Cottam | Preston485 |
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