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We remember William Fairclough
We remember William Fairclough
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Robert Fairclough
Source:8721038
1887
1889
sibling
Lawrence Fairclough
Source:8721038
1889
1891
sibling
Samuel Fairclough
Source:8721038
1891
1892
1895
sibling
Joseph Fairclough
Source:8721038
1895
1897
sibling
Mary Fairclough
Source:8721038
1897
1900
sibling
Thomas Fairclough
Source:8721038
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8721038
1901
1901
location
47, Raikes Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8721038
1901
1902
sibling
Margaret Fairclough
Source:8721060
1902
1904
sibling
Richard Fairclough
Source:8721060
1904
1904
sibling
Edith Fairclough
Source:8721060
1904
1906
sibling
Edward Fairclough
Source:8721060
1906
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8721060
1911
1911
employment
Cotton Spinner Room creeler
Cotton Mill
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8721060
1911
1911
location
2, Swan St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8721060
1911
1915
marriage
Mary Anne Fairclough nee Cairns later Southern
Source:8721077
1915 - 19th September 1916
1915
employment
Spinner
Cotton Mill
P
United Kingdom
Source:8721015
8th October 1915
1915
enlistment
p
United Kingdom
Source:8721015
8th October 1915
1915
location
29,Young St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8721015
8th October 1915
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:8721015
19th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
4420
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th
Source:8720994
19th September 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8721033
19th September 1916
1917
location
11, Young St, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8721015
14th February 1917
1916
death
Died of wounds
Records show that the died on 21/09/1916 in No2 Stationary Hospital Abbeyville after being dangerously shot in the neck and back.
Abbeyville
France
Source:8720994
Source:8721087
19th September 1916
burial
Abbeyville
France
1032/A
Source:8721015
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Fairclough |
| Source | 1187254 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Young St, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th February 1917 | |
| 2, Swan St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 29,Young St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th October 1915 | |
| 47, Raikes Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4420 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Edward Fairclough | father | ||
| Martha Fairclough | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fairclough | brother | 1887 | |
| Lawrence Fairclough | brother | 1889 | |
| Samuel Fairclough | brother | 1891 | |
| Joseph Fairclough | brother | 1895 | |
| Mary Fairclough | sister | 1897 | |
| Thomas Fairclough | brother | 1900 | |
| Margaret Fairclough | sister | 1902 | |
| Richard Fairclough | brother | 1904 | |
| Edith Fairclough | sister | 1904 | |
| Edward Fairclough | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anne Fairclough nee Cairns later Southern | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-08 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-19 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Williams burial placePhoto of Abbeyville Communal Cemetery Extension, France
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William's burial place | Preston43148 | |
| The Loyals Roll of Honour and personal information about William | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Williams burial place | Preston43148 | |
| William's memorial in the local paper | Preston43148 |
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