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Surname: LIMMER
Forename(s): Walter
Place of Birth: Langcliffe, Yorkshire
Service No: 13659
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion
Division: 23rd Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1918-09-12
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Plot 1. Row D. Grave 9.
CWGC Cemetery: CAVALLETTO BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: GRASSINGTON, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: HEBDEN, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: LINTON-IN-CRAVEN, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Walter Limmer was the son of Robert and Mary Ann Limmer, née King and brother of L/Sergeant John Thomas Limmer (11491) (q.v.). Their father was born at Banham, Norfolk and mother at Bardwell near Ixworth, Suffolk.
1901 Langcliffe, Yorkshire Census: Walter Limmer, aged 5 years, born Langcliffe, Yorkshire, son of Robert and Mary A. Limmer.
1911 Wigglesworth, Yorkshire Census: Pyethorns - Walton [sic] Limmer, aged 15 years, born Langcliffe, Yorkshire. [Walter was employed by Richard Clark, Farmer.]
Walter was married to Alice Wade in 1918.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Walter Limmer, 13659, W. Rid. R. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 26.8.15. D. of W. 12.9.18.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Walter Limmer, 13659, 10th W. Rid. R. D. of W. 12.9.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Walter Limmer, 13659, 10th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 12.9.18 Italy. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Alice. £25 15s. 7d.
See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).
‘Silva Gars’ by John Crowther (1930).
‘Swaledale & Wharfedale Remembered – Aspects of Dales’ life through peace and war’ by Keith Taylor (2006).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
GRASSINGTON
LIMNER [sic], Walter, West Riding Regiment, killed in action, Sept. 13, 1918.
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Private Walter LIMMER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 23rd Division
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