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We remember James Hirst
We remember James Hirst
Duplicate of J Hirst
Duplicate of J Hirst
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Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Albert Hirst
Source:8928337
1878
1891
1901
location
Dearne Grove Inn, Hoyle Mill, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8928337
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Port Butcher Apprentice
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8928315
2nd April 1911
1911
location
16 Oakwell Lane, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8928315
2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
Source:8928336
30th October 1917 - 14th September 1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8928323
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8928323
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1184
London Regiment
Source:1896298
1918
death
Source:7089568
14th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7089568
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hirst |
| Source | 1896298 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oakwell Lane, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Dearne Grove Inn, Hoyle Mill, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1184 | London Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hirst | father | ||
| Harriet | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hirst | brother | 1878 |
Media
Media
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James Hirst HeadstoneHeadstone in Wombwell Cemetery which has an inscription commemorating James Hirst. He is however not buried here.
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918More about Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918
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Barnsley - Holgate Grammar School Old Boys Memorial Plaque - BAR11More about Barnsley - Holgate Grammar School Old Boys Memorial Plaque - BAR11
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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wombwell Soldiers Remembered - James Hirst | Linda571 | |
| 1918 Absent Voters' List for Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| British Army Recipients of the Military Medal | Linda571 | |
| Image of Medal Card on Ancestry | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Hirst Headstone | Fay43329 |
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We remember James Hirst
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