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We remember John Hurrey
We remember John Hurrey
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
George Hurrey
Source:9549215
1883
1885
sibling
Susan Hurrey
Source:9549215
1885
1890
1891
location
Scaffold Meadow, Burnley Road, Tottington Higher End
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9549261
1891
1901
location
23 Alma Cottages, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9549215
1901
1911
employment
Fire Beater Cotton Mill
Source:9549216
1911
1911
location
23 Alma Cottages, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9549216
1911
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
1555
East Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:1570671
10th May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:1570671
10th May 1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
240136
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9549754
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hurrey |
| Source | 9549215 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Alma Cottages, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 23 Alma Cottages, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Scaffold Meadow, Burnley Road, Tottington Higher End | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240136 | East Lancashire Regiment | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 1555 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Serjeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace | mother | ||
| John Hurrey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hurrey | brother | 1883 | |
| Susan Hurrey | sister | 1885 |
Media
Media
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14/15 star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Hurrey for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card - MIC incorrectly records name as HArrey not HUrrey)
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServed in this unit throughout the Great War (Medal Index Card)
Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Officers and men resident in Rawtenstall and serving in H (Bacup) Company, 5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (TF) in August 1914More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Officers and men resident in Rawtenstall and serving in H (Bacup) Company, 5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (TF) in August 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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