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We remember James Farnworth
We remember James Farnworth
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Elizabeth Farnworth
Source:9613360
1862
1866
sibling
Mary Farnworth
Source:9613360
1866
1869
sibling
William Farnworth
Source:9613360
1869
1871
sibling
Maria Farnworth
Source:9613360
1871
1874
sibling
John Edward Farnworth
Source:9613360
1874
1875
birth
Source:9613299
12th May 1875
1878
sibling
Henry Farnworth
Source:9613360
1878
1880
sibling
Frederick Farnworth
Source:9613360
1880
1881
dates
Age 5
Source:9613360
1881
1881
location
66 Senior Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9613360
1881
1891
dates
Age 15
Source:9613399
1891
1891
employment
worker
Biscuit Works
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9613399
1891
1891
location
154 Barlow Street, Preston
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9613399
1891
1893
dates
Age 18
Source:9613929
12th April 1893
1893
employment
Soldier
British Army
Source:9614195
12th April 1893 - 11th April 1917
1893
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9613929
12th April 1893
1893
service
British Army
3975
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1 Battalion
Source:9613929
12th April 1893
1902
marriage
Mary Agnes Pridmore
Source:9614685
5th November 1902
1903
children
Charles James Farnworth
Source:9614025
1903
1905
children
Viola Mary Farnworth
Source:9614685
9th April 1905
1907
children
Elsie Claire Farnworth
Source:9614084
1907
1909
children
Francis John Farnworth
Source:9614100
1909
1910
children
Grace Agnes Farnworth
Source:9614685
12th October 1910
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:9614164
1911
1911
employment
Soldier (Instructor)
British Army
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9614164
1911
1911
location
92 Devonshire Road, Chorley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9614164
1911
1912
children
Theresa H Farnworth
Source:9614439
1912
1914
children
Joseph L Farnworth
Source:9614685
18th February 1914
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant-Major
3975
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion TF
Source:9615114
April 1915
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:9615154
15th June 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9613929
21st June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Pain in limbs sent to Hospital. Discharged unfit for further service.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9615182
26th September 1916
1917
service
British Army
A/RSM
3975
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:9613929
9th April 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9614329
25th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
3975
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1 Battalion attached to 1/4
Source:9614329
25th October 1917
1920
children
Eric E Farnworth
Source:9614483
1920
1920
children
Ronald G Farnworth
Source:9614859
27th November 1920
1939
employment
Gas Mask Inspector
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9614685
1939
1939
location
17 Trafford Street, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9614685
1939
1949
death
Not War Related
Whittingham, Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9614988
23rd July 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Farnworth |
| Source | 1197865 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Barlow Street, Preston | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1891 | |
| 17 Trafford Street, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| 66 Senior Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 92 Devonshire Road, Chorley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3975 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1 Battalion | ||
| British Army | 3975 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | A/RSM | |
| British Army | 3975 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1 Battalion attached to 1/4 | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 3975 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion TF | Sergeant-Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles James Farnworth | son | 1903 | |
| Elsie Claire Farnworth | daughter | 1907 | |
| Francis John Farnworth | son | 1909 | |
| Theresa H Farnworth | daughter | 1912 | |
| Eric E Farnworth | son | 1920 | |
| Grace Agnes Farnworth | daughter | 12th October 1910 | |
| Ronald G Farnworth | son | 27th November 1920 | |
| Joseph L Farnworth | son | 18th February 1914 | |
| Viola Mary Farnworth | daughter | 9th April 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Farnworth | father | ||
| Margaret Holmes | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Farnworth | sister | 1862 | |
| Mary Farnworth | sister | 1866 | |
| William Farnworth | brother | 1869 | |
| Maria Farnworth | sister | 1871 | |
| John Edward Farnworth | brother | 1874 | |
| Henry Farnworth | brother | 1878 | |
| Frederick Farnworth | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Agnes Pridmore | wife | 5th November 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-04-12 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-11-05 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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War History of 1/4LNL Regiment. page 1715/16 June 1915 Festubert account.Contributed by:
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War History 1/4LNL Regiment. page 42RSM Farnworth sent to hospital 26 September 1916 and eventually discharged unfit for further service. An interesting description of him!Contributed by:
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Act. Sgt. Major James Farnworth DCMAn article of James Farnworth's DCM award
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Serving in1/4th Loyal North Lancashire RegimentCompatriot Bill Tilsley, in his book entitled Other Ranks gives a first hand account of what it was like for those he served alongside in the 1/4th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Published late (1931) it has since become both rare and valued as a tribute to the sacrifice of a generation of Other Ranks. Out of print for some time it is re-published with material and illustrations added 100 years on.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War History 1/4LNL Reg. page 3 | Gaye159565 | |
| War History of 1/4LNL Regiment. page 17 | Gaye159565 | |
| War History 1/4LNL Regiment. page 42 | Gaye159565 | |
| Act. Sgt. Major James Farnworth DCM | Gaye159565 | |
| Serving in1/4th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Gaye159565 | |
| DCM | Gaye159565 |
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