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We remember John Arthur Hargreaves Fenton
We remember John Arthur Hargreaves Fenton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1896
sibling
Harry Fenton
Source:9233233
1896
1901
location
10 Bury Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9233233
1901
1911
employment
Clerk Booking
Source:9233232
1911
1911
location
6 Paramatta Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9233232
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1220959
9th September 1915
1917
dates
Age 23
Source:8965638
15th June 1917
service
British Army
Sapper
49307
Royal Engineers
Wireless Sqdn. (Worcester)
Source:7193900
1917
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:7193900
Source:9233236
15th June 1917
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
N.C. 513.
Source:7193900
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Arthur Hargreaves |
| Initials | JAH |
| Last Name | Fenton |
| Source | 9233236 |
| First Names | Jack |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 8965638 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Paramatta Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49307 | Royal Engineers | Wireless Sqdn. (Worcester) | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargreaves Fenton | father | ||
| Annie Titherington | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Fenton | brother | 1896 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Fenton is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, RawtenstallJack/John Fenton is also commemorated on this memorial “In Grateful and Loving Memory of the Lads of our Sunday School who fell in the Great War 1914-1919”Contributed by:
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RE cap badgeJohn Fenton was serving in Wireless Sqdn. (Worcester) Royal Engineers at the time of his death (CWGC Records).
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Fenton for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Liberal Club Roll of Honour 2 (IWM Ref: 63063 - 3 died (and 68 served and returned)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Liberal Club Roll of Honour 2 (IWM Ref: 63063 - 3 died (and 68 served and returned)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 BurialsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 Burials
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway War Memorial, Victoria Railway Station, Manchester | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Able Bodied Seaman Harry Fenton | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Chapel Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| RE cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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