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We remember James Greatorex
We remember James Greatorex
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
sibling
Anthony Greatorex
Source:6654513
1900
1909
sibling
Amy Greatorex
Source:8572199
1909
1911
employment
Shirt Room Worker
Chapel-en-le-frith,Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:6634534
1911
1911
location
The Wash, Chinley ,Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8491629
1911
1914
enlistment
Chapel-en-le-frith , High Peak , Derbyshire
United Kingdom
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September 1914
1915
dates
Age 18
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4th July 1915
employment
Shirt Cutter
Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:6654513
service
British Army
Private
2290
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:1433387
service
British Army
Private
2290
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
Source:7217642
service
British Army
Private
2290
Sherwood Foresters ( Notts and Derbys Regiment )
1st /6th Battalion
Source:6654513
service
British Army
Private
2290
Sherwood Foresters
1st/6th Bn
Source:8491622
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6634558
1915
death
Died of wounds
Died in Field Ambulance
Ypres ,Flanders .
France
Source:7217642
Source:6634534
Source:8635927
4th July 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
EnclosureNo.2 IV B.65.
Source:7217642
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Greatorex |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wash, Chinley ,Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2290 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2290 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 2290 | Sherwood Foresters ( Notts and Derbys Regiment ) | 1st /6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2290 | Sherwood Foresters | 1st/6th Bn | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Greatorex nee Furniss | mother | ||
| James Greatorex | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Greatorex | brother | 1900 | |
| Amy Greatorex | sister | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01 | 5'2" |
Media
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Private James Greatorex 2290 , Sherwood ForestersHis grave , Son of James & Elizabeth Greatorex , of the Wash , Chapel-en-le-frith Derbyshire @ Bedford House Cemetery .
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The Commonwealth War Grave Commission detailsGreat Uncle James Greatorex war grave detailsContributed by:
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Greatorex Family GraveThe Greatorex Family Grave mentioning their Son James killed in France , in Chinley Independent Church yard at the Wash , Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire , EnglandContributed by:
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War MemorialJames Greatorex mentioned on the war memorial at the Wash , Chinley Independent church yard , Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire , EnglandContributed by:
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World War One MemorialThe War Memorial at the Wash , Independent Church yard , Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire , EnglandContributed by:
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The1911 CensusGreat Uncle James at Home in the Wash , Derbyshire , England as a young ManContributed by:
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His Mother Elizabeth getting her Son James effectsElizabeth Greatorex notification of her Son James effectsContributed by:
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Private James Greatorex on His Local War MemorialThe War Memorial on the Market Place , Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire , England . Showing Great Uncle James Greatorex who Died in World War One .Contributed by:
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The Local War MemorialWar Memorial on the Market Place at Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire , England , dedicated to the local Men of the Notts and Derbys Regiment .Contributed by:
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Private James Greatorex the Report of His DeathGreat Uncle Private James Greatorex Death reported in the local newspaperContributed by:
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Private James GreatorexA photo of My Great Uncle Private James Greatorex from a local newspaper reporting his death in World War One .
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News Paper Report of Uncle James Greatorex DeathGreat Uncle Private James Greatorex Death Report along side his other mates from Chapel en le frith , Derbyshire , England in World War One in 1915Contributed by:
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Great Uncle James Greatorex DeathThe Circumstances of Great Uncle James Greatorex Death in World War One 1915Contributed by:
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The Head Quarters of 1st Chinley Scouts .Great Uncle , Private James Greatorex was a Member of the 1st Chinley Scouts as a Boy , before joining the Chapel en le frith Teritorials , becoming a Soldier with the Notts and Derbys RegimentContributed by:
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Private James Greatorex Personal Effects DocumentGreat Uncle Private James Greatorex Personal Effects Document after his Death at Ypres in 1915 .Contributed by:
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Service RecordPrivate James Greatorex died of his wounds in Ypres Belgium at the 43rd Ambulance dressing station on 4th July 1915Contributed by:
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Post CardA post card written with the names of nine soldiers of the Notts and Derbys Regiment in 1915 sent back home to their home town of Chapel en le frith , Derbys , England just after embarking to fight in France . ( including Private James "Jimmy" Greatorex ) This become a roll of honour as they were all to die in this conflict !Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Scout Association's First World War Roll of HonourMore about The Scout Association's First World War Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | david23060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david23060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david23060 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | david23060 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
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| Private James Greatorex 2290 , Sherwood Foresters | david23060 | |
| British Army Service Record WW 1 1914-1920 | david23060 | |
| Commonwealth war commision | david23060 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | david23060 | |
| C W G C | david23060 | |
| War Graves Commission | david23060 | |
| The Commonwealth War Grave Commission details | david23060 | |
| Greatorex Family Grave | david23060 | |
| War Memorial | david23060 | |
| World War One Memorial | david23060 | |
| The1911 Census | david23060 | |
| His Mother Elizabeth getting her Son James effects | david23060 | |
| Private James Greatorex on His Local War Memorial | david23060 | |
| The Local War Memorial | david23060 | |
| Private James Greatorex the Report of His Death | david23060 | |
| Private James Greatorex | david23060 | |
| News Paper Report of Uncle James Greatorex Death | david23060 | |
| Great Uncle James Greatorex Death | david23060 | |
| The Head Quarters of 1st Chinley Scouts . | david23060 | |
| Private James Greatorex | david23060 | |
| Private James Greatorex Personal Effects Document | david23060 | |
| Service Record | david23060 | |
| Post Card | david23060 |
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