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We remember John Fenton
We remember John Fenton
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
sibling
Frederick Fenton
Source:6156002
1891
1894
sibling
Austin Fenton
Source:6156002
7th December 1894
1900
sibling
Douglas Fenton
Source:6156002
2nd November 1900
1901
location
48 Slinn Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6651847
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Ivor Fenton
Source:6156002
1902
1904
sibling
Roy Fenton
Source:6156002
1904
1904
dates
Age 16
Source:6156002
8th April 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
9007
Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6160240
8th April 1904 - 31st May 1904
1904
location
22 Bradley Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6160240
8th April 1904
1904
enlistment
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:1220886
1st June 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
8244
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:6160240
1st June 1904 - 31st May 1911
1908
sibling
George Fenton
Source:6156002
13th June 1908
1911
sibling
Beatrice Gwendoline Fenton
Source:6156002
18th March 1911
1911
discharge
Source:6160240
31st May 1911
1913
location
205 Greaves Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6160240
5th July 1913
1913
employment
Mounted Policeman
RNWMP
Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:6160240
10th July 1913 - 23rd September 1914
1913
location
RNWMP, Battleford, Saskatchewan
Canada
military residence address
Source:6160240
2nd August 1913 - 23rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8244
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6160240
25th September 1914 - 4th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
8244
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:6160240
5th November 1914 - 8th November 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6160240
5th November 1914 - 8th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
8244
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6160240
9th November 1915 - 31st July 1917
1916
marriage
Sarah Ann Austin
Source:6156002
13th June 1916 - 7th July 1918
1917
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
8244
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2/4th Battalion
Source:1220886
1st August 1917 - 13th May 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6160240
1st August 1917 - 13th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
8244
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6160240
14th May 1918 - 13th February 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1220886
3rd September 1918
1919
dates
Age 31
Source:1220886
13th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6160240
13th February 1919
1919
employment
Mounted Policeman
RCMP
Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:6160240
1st April 1919 - 21st June 1922
1919
location
Shaughnessy Heights, Vancouver, BC
Canada
military residence address
Source:6160240
1st April 1919 - 1st May 1921
1921
marriage
Ethel Bunting
Source:6156002
14th December 1921 - 11th January 1926
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound in left arm. Shrapnel wound behind right ear.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6160240
1926
death
War Related Sickness
Injuries related to a gas attack.
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6156002
11th January 1926
burial
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6156004
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Greaves Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th July 1913 | |
| 22 Bradley Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th April 1904 | |
| 48 Slinn Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| RNWMP, Battleford, Saskatchewan | Canada | military residence address | 2nd August 1913 - 23rd September 1914 | |
| Shaughnessy Heights, Vancouver, BC | Canada | military residence address | 1st April 1919 - 1st May 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8244 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 9007 | Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8244 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8244 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2/4th Battalion | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 8244 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8244 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8244 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Rodgers | mother | ||
| Arthur Fenton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Fenton | brother | 1891 | |
| Austin Fenton | brother | 7th December 1894 | |
| Douglas Fenton | brother | 2nd November 1900 | |
| Ivor Fenton | brother | 1902 | |
| Roy Fenton | brother | 1904 | |
| George Fenton | brother | 13th June 1908 | |
| Beatrice Gwendoline Fenton | sister | 18th March 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Austin | wife | 13th June 1916 | |
| Ethel Bunting | wife | 14th December 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-08 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Jeremy24359 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Fenton | Jeremy24359 |
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