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We remember Henry John Farrer
We remember Henry John Farrer
Timeline
Timeline
1889
service
British Army
Gunner
L/679
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1202704
1917
death
Died of wounds
Rouen,
France
Source:7226868
19th October 1917
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7226868
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Farrer |
| Source | 9578119 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/679 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Media
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Family Grave at St Annes-on-Sea Parish ChurchHenry is remembered on the grave of his parents, John (died 1899) and Alice. The MI records that Henry (Gunner) died of wounds aged 28 on October 19th 1917 and was buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen.
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Henry John FarrerImage from WW1 Memorial Board at The Drive Methodist Church, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancs
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Ashton Gardens War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens MemorialMore about St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens Memorial
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St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church Churchyard MemorialsMore about St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church Churchyard Memorials
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St Annes-on-Sea, The Drive Weslyan Church Memorial WindowMore about St Annes-on-Sea, The Drive Weslyan Church Memorial Window
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Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.More about Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.
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 | Fiona12861 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Grave at St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church | Fiona12861 | |
| Henry John Farrer | Fiona12861 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Gunner Henry John Farrer. | Desmond1478 |
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