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We remember John Henry Farrell
We remember John Henry Farrell
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
6 Derby Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7655153
3rd April 1881
1891
location
Clarendon Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7655159
5th April 1891
1911
location
30 South Road, West Kirby, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7655162
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:7655030
12th February 1916
1916
employment
Painter
West Kirby, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7655030
12th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7655030
12th February 1916
1916
location
27 Fore Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7655030
12th February 1916
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:7368541
6th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
5221
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:1201558
service
British Army
Private
4578
Cheshire Regiment
Source:7655029
service
British Army
Private
267352
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1/6th Battalion
Source:7655029
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7655029
1917
death
Killed in Action
Egypt
Source:7368541
Source:7655029
6th November 1917
burial
Source:7368541
sibling
Matthew Farrell
Source:7655030
sibling
Teresa Ellen Farrell
Source:7655030
sibling
Francis - Frank Farrell
Source:7655153
sibling
Thomas Farrell
Source:7655158
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Farrell |
| Source | 7655029 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Fore Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th February 1916 | |
| 30 South Road, West Kirby, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 6 Derby Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Clarendon Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5221 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 4578 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 267352 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Thomas Farrell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Farrell | brother | ||
| Teresa Ellen Farrell | sister | ||
| Francis - Frank Farrell | brother | ||
| Thomas Farrell | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-12 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
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