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We remember Donald Cragg
We remember Donald Cragg
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Lottie
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1887
1889
sibling
Dorothy
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1889
1890
sibling
Harry
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1890
1892
sibling
Alan
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1892
1893
1897
sibling
Bryan
Source:8492172
1897
1897
sibling
Norma
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1897
1901
dates
Age 8
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1901
1901
sibling
Leighton
Source:8492172
1901
1901
location
Princess Street, Knutsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492172
1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8492170
1911
1911
employment
Bookstall Clerk
Knutsford
United Kingdom
Source:8492170
1911
1911
location
Hayton Street, Knutsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492170
1911
1914
employment
Milkman
Knutsford
United Kingdom
Source:8492179
26th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Knutsford
United Kingdom
Source:8492179
26th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16413
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:8492179
26th September 1914 - 11th April 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8492179
1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:8492179
30th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gas Poisoning
Hospital/Institution
Source:8492179
30th June 1916 - 3rd August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:8492179
17th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Corpl
16413
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
10th Btn
Source:8492179
11th April 1917 - 13th August 1917
1917
dates
Age 24
Source:8492177
1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8492180
1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8492180
13th August 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Cragg |
| Source | 999599 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayton Street, Knutsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Princess Street, Knutsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16413 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16413 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 10th Btn | Corpl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Cragg | mother | ||
| George Cragg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie | sister | 1887 | |
| Dorothy | sister | 1889 | |
| Harry | brother | 1890 | |
| Alan | brother | 1892 | |
| Bryan | brother | 1897 | |
| Leighton | brother | 1901 | |
| Norma | sister | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-26 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Knutsford Centennial War MemorialIn 2014 Knutsford Town Council decided to establish a Centennial War Memorial in the centre of the town as the key component of their commemorative events to mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018. Corporal Donald Cragg is one of the men commemorated on the memorial which was dedicated on the 6th October 2018
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Knutsford Centennial War Memorial | Sylvia3155 |
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