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We remember John William Fairclough
We remember John William Fairclough
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary Fairclough
Source:5522114
1879
1881
sibling
Robert Fairclough
Source:5522114
1881
1882
sibling
Frederick Fairclough
Source:5522114
1882
1884
sibling
Thomas Fairclough
Source:5522114
1884
1886
sibling
Ellen Fairclough
Source:5522114
1886
1888
1889
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Fairclough
Source:5522119
1889
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:5522114
1891
1891
location
Langleys Brook, Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5522114
1891
1893
sibling
Ernest Fairclough
Source:5522119
1893
1896
sibling
Henry James Fairclough
Source:5522119
1896
1899
sibling
Phoebe Annie Fairclough
Source:5522119
1899
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:5522119
1901
1901
location
Martin Lane, Burscough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5522119
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:5522133
1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Source:5522133
1911
1911
location
Martin Lane, Burscough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5522133
1911
1916
enlistment
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5522135
16th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:5522135
1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5522135
20th February 1917 - 1st June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:5522135
27th May 1917 - 1st June 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5522135
3rd April 1918 - 15th March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Hospital Admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:5522135
31st March 1919 - 2nd June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5522135
29th September 1919
1919
events
Provisional War Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:5522135
30th September 1919
marriage
Mary
Source:5522123
service
British Army
Private
332145
Liverpool Regiment
Source:1187092
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Fairclough |
| Source | 5522099 |
| First Names | John W |
| Initials | JW |
| Source | 5522099 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langleys Brook, Scarisbrick, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Martin Lane, Burscough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Martin Lane, Burscough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 332145 | Liverpool Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Thomas Fairclough | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fairclough | sister | 1879 | |
| Robert Fairclough | brother | 1881 | |
| Frederick Fairclough | brother | 1882 | |
| Thomas Fairclough | brother | 1884 | |
| Ellen Fairclough | sister | 1886 | |
| Ernest Fairclough | brother | 1893 | |
| Henry James Fairclough | brother | 1896 | |
| Phoebe Annie Fairclough | sister | 1899 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Fairclough | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | LYNDA15593 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Online Parish Clerk website | LYNDA15593 |
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