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We remember Walter James Farr
We remember Walter James Farr
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Florence Esther Farr
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1875
1877
sibling
Charles Thomas Farr
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8th February 1877
1878
sibling
Arthur James Farr
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1878
1880
sibling
William Henry Farr
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13th November 1880
1882
sibling
Alice Maud Sarah Farr
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1882
1886
sibling
Kathleen Farr
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1886
1888
sibling
Catherine Julia Farr
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1888
1889
1891
sibling
Rose Farr
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1891
1901
location
Mardyke Street, Walworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1908
enlistment
Stratford, London
United Kingdom
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23rd September 1908
1908
service
British Army
Gunner
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
No4 Depot (Coastal) Royal Garrison Artillery, Great Yarmouth
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23rd September 1908 - 1st December 1908
1908
service
British Army
Gunner
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
107th (Siege) Company, Plymouth
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1st December 1908 - 2nd October 1914
1908
employment
Porter
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1908
1911
location
Fort Efford, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
military residence address
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1911
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
7th Siege Battery
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2nd October 1914 - 24th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
Group II Heavy Artillery
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24th December 1915 - 22nd January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
7th Siege Battery
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22nd January 1916 - 26th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
7th Siege Battery
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26th February 1918 - 8th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
7th Siege Battery
Source:8635364
8th May 1918 - 25th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
29492
Royal Garrison Artillery
7th Siege Battery
Source:8635364
25th January 1919 - 22nd September 1920
1920
location
128 Peckham Park Road, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
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22nd September 1920
1923
children
Margaret Josephine Farr
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1923
1923
marriage
Rose Mary Dickerson
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1923
1924
children
Walter James Farr
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1924
1927
children
Phyllis Mary Farr
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1927
1929
children
Peter Farr
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1929
1931
children
Jean Enid Farr
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1931
1934
children
Ronald Arthur Farr
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1934
1936
children
Barbara Farr
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1936
1958
death
Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
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1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Farr |
| Source | 8635364 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Peckham Park Road, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | known 22nd September 1920 | ||
| Fort Efford, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 | |
| Mardyke Street, Walworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No4 Depot (Coastal) Royal Garrison Artillery, Great Yarmouth | Gunner | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 107th (Siege) Company, Plymouth | Gunner | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 7th Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 7th Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 7th Siege Battery | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 7th Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 7th Siege Battery | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 29492 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Group II Heavy Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Josephine Farr | daughter | 1923 | |
| Walter James Farr | son | 1924 | |
| Phyllis Mary Farr | daughter | 1927 | |
| Peter Farr | son | 1929 | |
| Jean Enid Farr | daughter | 1931 | |
| Ronald Arthur Farr | son | 1934 | |
| Barbara Farr | daughter | 1936 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Mary Clark | mother | ||
| Charles Frederick Farr | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Esther Farr | sister | 1875 | |
| Charles Thomas Farr | brother | 8th February 1877 | |
| Arthur James Farr | brother | 1878 | |
| William Henry Farr | brother | 13th November 1880 | |
| Alice Maud Sarah Farr | sister | 1882 | |
| Kathleen Farr | sister | 1886 | |
| Catherine Julia Farr | sister | 1888 | |
| Rose Farr | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mary Dickerson | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Archive | Peter87176 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter James Farr | Peter87176 |
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