Emanuel Bigofski
Died:
23 Tishri 5678 (09 October 1917)
Basic Information
Birth
Place of birth:
Stepney, Middlesex
Death
Date of death:
23 Tishri 5678 (09 October 1917)
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Burial place:
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Places
Addresses
Living there during the 1901 Census:
19 Goldsmith Road Leyton (1901)
Address given when he signed up in 1915:
24 The Hale Tottenham (1915)
Address according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission:
81 Evering Road Stoke Newington
Information from the Census
In 1901 his father, Barnett is listed a a Bootmaker, Working from home. By 1911 he is a Butcher,living 106 High Cross Road, Tottenham N17 9NR with his wife, Sarah and daughters Celia 20, and Pauline, 16. They are living in 5 rooms above the shop.
Most of the rest of the family are living at 24 The Hale, Tottenham, N17 9JZ, just around the corner from their parents, in 3 rooms, with Becky who is 23 a Dressmaker and head of house, Saul (Solomon) and Emaniel are 14 and Louis is 10, all three are listed as students.
, 03 November 1915
In 1915 Emanuel and his brother Solomon went to the USA on the St Louis 3 they gave their occupations as butcher
Family
Siblings
Rebecca Bigofsky "Becky" (female)
Pauline Bigofsky "Pally" (female)
Saul Bigofsky "Solomon" (male)
Parents
Father: Barnett Bigofski (male)
Mother: Sarah Shapiodnik (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Labour Corps
Military record no.:
199045
Date enlisted/conscripted:
02 November 1915
Date discharged/death:
09 October 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Sustained injuries:
Yes. Died of wounds
Roll of Honour
E. BIGOFSKI, 09 October 1917
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Date of Death:
09 October 1917
Regiment / service:
Labour Corps, 746th Area Employment Coy.
Cemetery:
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
Grave reference:
XXI. B. 21A.
Personal inscription:
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN MAY HIS DEAR SOUL REST IN PEACE
Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Butcher
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The shipping Manifest for the SS St Louis 3rd November 1915 showing Emanuel and Solomon, British citizens on their way to America
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Birth Record
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Medal Roll
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Medal Award
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Headstone schedule 1
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Grave registration 1
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The shipping Manifest for the SS St Louis 3rd November 1915 showing Emanuel and Solomon, British citizens on their way to America
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Birth Record
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Medal Roll
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Medal Award
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Headstone schedule 1
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Headstone schedule 2
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Grave registration 1
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Grave registration 2
