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We remember James Harrower
We remember James Harrower
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
David B. Harrower
Source:9554230
1871
1879
birth
Source:9554182
1879
1881
location
13, Springdale Road, Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9554226
3rd April 1881
1891
location
Wilberforce Road, Hornsey, London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9554227
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Stockbroker's Clerk
Source:9554233
31st March 1901
1901
location
Hawkhurst, Muswell Road, Hornsey, London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9554233
31st March 1901
1902
marriage
Lillian Harrower
Source:9554286
1902
1905
children
Lillian Isabelle Harrower
Source:9554274
1905
1910
children
Florence Alice Harrower
Source:9554275
1910
1911
employment
Stockbroker's Clerk
Source:9554238
2nd April 1911
1911
location
South Catherines, South Catherines Estate, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9554238
2nd April 1911
1916
awards
Volunteer Officers' Decoration
Other War Service Award
Source:9554182
15th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 37
Source:5508091
15th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 37
Source:9554182
15th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
14th Battalion
Source:9554180
15th September 1916
1916
location
Charnwood, 85, Leigh Hall Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9554182
15th September 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:5508091
Source:9554180
15th September 1916
burial
France
Source:9554182
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Harrower |
| Source | 1604621 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Springdale Road, Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Charnwood, 85, Leigh Hall Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th September 1916 | |
| Hawkhurst, Muswell Road, Hornsey, London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| South Catherines, South Catherines Estate, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wilberforce Road, Hornsey, London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 14th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Officers' Decoration | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Alice Harrower | daughter | 1910 | |
| Lillian Isabelle Harrower | daughter | 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Harrower | father | ||
| Isabella W. Harrower | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David B. Harrower | brother | 1871 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Harrower | wife | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Neil149872 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/38880/HARROWER,%20JAMES | Jeremy19076 |
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