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We remember John Davidson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Edith Davidson
Source:8619538
1894
1896
1901
location
6 Caroline Street South, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8619538
April 1901
1908
sibling
Mabel Davidson
Source:8619541
1908
1911
location
4 Caroline Street South, Preston.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8619541
April 1911
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:8619494
7th September 1914
1914
employment
Grocer
Preston, lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8619494
September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13186
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
7th service battalion
Source:8619494
1914
1914
location
Birkenhead, Cheshire,
United Kingdom
Source:8619494
1914
1915
hospitalisation
Rheumatic Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8619494
4th October 1915 - 24th October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Myalgia (Trench fever)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8619494
14th March 1916 - 20th April 1916
1916
location
498 New Hall Lane, PRESTON. Lancashire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7346342
23rd July 1916
1916
location
53 St Stephens Road. PRESTON.
United Kingdom
Source:8619057
23rd July 1916
service
British Army
Private
13186
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
7th battalion
Source:8619057
1916
death
Killed in Action
Reported missing and presumed dead.
somme
France
Source:7346342
Source:8619494
Source:8619057
23rd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7346342
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Davidson |
| Source | 1106093 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Caroline Street South, Preston. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 498 New Hall Lane, PRESTON. Lancashire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd July 1916 | |
| 53 St Stephens Road. PRESTON. | United Kingdom | known 23rd July 1916 | ||
| 6 Caroline Street South, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Birkenhead, Cheshire, | United Kingdom | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13186 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 7th battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13186 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 7th service battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Davidson | mother | ||
| William Frederick Barrett Davidson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Davidson | sister | 1894 | |
| Mabel Davidson | sister | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-06 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ UK Army Registers of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929 | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DAVIDSON | Preston43149 |
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