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We remember Herbert Covill
We remember Herbert Covill
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
Helsby Street, Ardwick, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9360056
April 1891
1901
location
Hillkirk Street, Manchester
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9360033
31st March 1901
1911
location
31 Leach St, Gorton, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9360035
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Martha Jane Vicker
Source:9360025
1912
1913
children
Herbert Leslie Covill
Source:9360061
1913
1914
children
Ethel Covill
Source:9516140
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
K19465
King's (Liverpool) Regiment Reserves
Source:9360025
9th September 1914 - 30th October 1914
1914
location
8 Corby Street, West Gorton, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9360025
9th September 1914
1914
discharge
Source:9360025
30th October 1914
1918
service
British Army
Private
48659
Kings Liverpool Regiment
13th
Source:980691
8th October 1918
1919
children
Elsie Covill
Source:9516146
1919
service
British Army
Private
48659
Liverpool Regiment
Source:980691
service
British Army
Private
48659
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7270618
1918
death
Killed in Action
KIA during the liberation of the villages of Seranvillers and Forenville on the 8th October 1918 durinmg the second battle of Cambrai.
Seranvillers
France
Source:7270618
Source:980691
8th October 1918
burial
Nord
France
B2
Source:7270618
sibling
Ethel Covill
Source:9360035
sibling
Hilda Covill
Source:9360035
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Covill |
| Source | 980691 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Leach St, Gorton, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Corby Street, West Gorton, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th September 1914 | |
| Helsby Street, Ardwick, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Hillkirk Street, Manchester | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 48659 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 48659 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | K19465 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment Reserves | Private | ||
| British Army | 48659 | Kings Liverpool Regiment | 13th | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Leslie Covill | son | 1913 | |
| Ethel Covill | daughter | 1914 | |
| Elsie Covill | daughter | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Thomas Covill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Covill | sister | ||
| Hilda Covill | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Jane Vicker | wife | 1912 |
Media
Media
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Gravestone of Herbert CovillHerbert's grave in Fornville Military CemeteryContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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13th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)More about 13th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
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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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Covill in 1918 | David129151 | |
| Gravestone of Herbert Covill | David129151 | |
| Herbert Covill in 1918 | David129151 | |
| Herbert Covill | David129151 |
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