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We remember James Finley
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Finley |
| Source | 1746973 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 West view, Ribbleton-lane, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th August 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2589 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2589 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st battalion | Corporal |
| 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 |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Finley | son | 9th February 1910 | |
| William Finley | son | 10th September 1913 | |
| Mary Finley | daughter | 15th January 1909 | |
| Margaret Finley | daughter | 31st July 1911 | |
| Elizabeth Alice Finley | daughter | 6th November 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Finley nee Rigby | wife | 11th August 1908 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | 5'3" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | Roman Catholic |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| www.cwgc.org war dead | Preston43149 |
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