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We remember William James Farrell
We remember William James Farrell
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Bertha Farrell
Source:9548396
January 1872
1873
sibling
Sarah Ellen Farrell
Source:9548404
October 1873
1874
sibling
William Farrell
Source:9548409
July 1874
1875
sibling
Sarah Ellen Farrell
Source:9548396
April 1875
1878
1879
sibling
Elizabeth Farrell
Source:9548396
1st December 1879
1882
sibling
Joshua Septimus Farrell
Source:9548515
July 1882
1884
sibling
Mary Farrell
Source:9548515
December 1884
1895
sibling
George Farrell
Source:9548613
14th November 1895
1901
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9548679
31st August 1901
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9548722
11th August 1914
service
British Army
Private
7969
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:1201154
service
British Army
Private
7969
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:7282099
1914
death
Source:7282099
25th October 1914
burial
La Gorgue, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
France
Plot XI. C. 3., Memorial ID 56472153
Source:9548743
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7969 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7969 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Farrell | sister | January 1872 | |
| Sarah Ellen Farrell | sister | October 1873 | |
| William Farrell | brother | July 1874 | |
| Sarah Ellen Farrell | sister | April 1875 | |
| Elizabeth Farrell | sister | 1st December 1879 | |
| Joshua Septimus Farrell | brother | July 1882 | |
| Mary Farrell | sister | December 1884 | |
| George Farrell | brother | 14th November 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-08-31 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-08-31 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, ChesterNew Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's RC Church, Chester. The memorial was dedicated on 6th November 2018. Biographies of the men who are remembered on this memorial can be found in the 2015 book “We Shall Remember Them”.
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Baptism Register 1881 St. Catherine's, TranmereBaptism Register provides evidence of date of birth and names of parentsContributed by:
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1881 censusCensus provides evidence of names and ages of siblings and parentsContributed by:
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Baptism Register 1895 St. John's, ChesterBaptism Register provides evidence of name and age of George FarrellContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records 1914-1920Service Record provides evidence of date of attestation, physical characteristics and religionContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records 1914-1920Service Record provides evidence of transfer from Cheshire Regiment to Royal Welsh Fusiliers and service in the Boer War in South Africa.Contributed by:
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British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards,1914-1920Medal Roll card provides evidence of date of entry into Theatre of WarContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, ChesterMore about St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, Chester
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "We Shall Remember Them" | Harper140899 | |
| Farrell in in the England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016 | John141401 | |
| Willaim Farrell in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | John141401 | |
| Private James Farrell in the Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea | John141401 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, Chester | Harper140899 | |
| Baptism Register 1881 St. Catherine's, Tranmere | John141401 | |
| 1881 census | John141401 | |
| 1891 Census | John141401 | |
| Baptism Register 1895 St. John's, Chester | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records 1914-1920 | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records 1914-1920 | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards,1914-1920 | John141401 |
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