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We remember Samuel Farnworth
We remember Samuel Farnworth
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1899
sibling
Thomas Farnworth
Source:8726051
1899
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8726051
1901
1901
location
3, Nixon Row, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726051
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8726059
1911
1911
employment
Warehouse Boy
Weaving Mill
P
United Kingdom
Source:8726059
1911
1911
location
81, Pitt St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726059
1911
1913
enlistment
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8726043
28th June 1913
1913
dates
Age 18
Source:8726043
28th July 1913
1913
employment
General labourer
P
United Kingdom
Source:8726043
28th July 1913
1913
location
14, Mount St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726043
28th July 1913
1916
location
3, Lodge St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8726043
1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:8726043
21st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
2240
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8726033
21st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
2240
Loyal
3rd Battalion
Source:8726043
21st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8726033
21st July 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Battle of the Somme die in 1/2 south Midlands Field Ambulance.
Somme
France
Source:8726033
Source:8726054
21st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:8726033
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Mount St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th July 1913 | |
| 3, Lodge St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 | |
| 3, Nixon Row, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 81, Pitt St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2240 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2240 | Loyal | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Farnworth | mother | ||
| Thomas Farnworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Farnworth | brother | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-07-28 | 5'8" |
Media
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Samuel's burial place on the SommePhoto of Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension
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Preston43148
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel's burial place on the Somme | Preston43148 | |
| Battle of Somme Roll of honour | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel's burial place on the Somme | Preston43148 |
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