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We remember James Farnworth
We remember James Farnworth
Timeline
Timeline
1891
service
British Army
Private
2585
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:1197847
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:1197847
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed instantly by a shell landing on him in the trench.
Somme
France
Source:8502858
9th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier 11, Face A
Source:8502858
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Farnworth |
| Source | 9581403 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2585 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
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Thiepval Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Communities
Communities
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St Annes Parish Church War MemorialMore about St Annes Parish Church War Memorial
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St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens MemorialMore about St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens Memorial
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Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.More about Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fiona12861 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Second Lieutenant James Farnworth. | Desmond1478 |
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