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We remember James Greenhalgh
We remember James Greenhalgh
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Thomas Greenhalgh
Source:8475270
1887
1888
sibling
Elizabeth E Greenhalgh
Source:8475270
1888
1894
sibling
Janey Greenhalgh
Source:8475270
1894
1896
1901
location
Ribbleton Lane
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8475270
1901
1911
employment
Apprentice Butcher
Mr Marsh
Ashton-on-Ribble
United Kingdom
Source:8475014
1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Butcher
Source:8475590
1911
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8475608
7th December 1914
1915
hospitalisation
gunshot wound to right elbow
Hospital/Institution
Source:8475600
25th September 1915 - 7th December 1915
service
British Army
Private
18337
Border Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1453134
service
British Army
Private
18337
Border Regiment
Source:7265925
1916
death
Unknown
Somme
France
Source:7265925
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7265925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Greenhalgh |
| Source | 1453134 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Lane | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18337 | Border Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 18337 | Border Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Greenhalgh | father | ||
| Alice Ann Greenhalg nee Ashworth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Greenhalgh | brother | 1887 | |
| Elizabeth E Greenhalgh | sister | 1888 | |
| Janey Greenhalgh | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-07-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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St George Hospital shipPhoto of hospital ship the James was transferred to after being wounded.Contributed by:
Preston43150
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43150 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| marriage record | Preston43150 | |
| Wound details | Preston43150 | |
| Parish record | Preston43150 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Greenhalgh | Preston43150 | |
| St George Hospital ship | Preston43150 |
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