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We remember John Hirst
We remember John Hirst
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9494666
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
3/19621
West Riding Regiment
Source:1896329
service
British Army
Private
41457
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:1896329
1917
death
Killed in Action
John's body was not recovered
Source:7406575
Source:9494666
23rd April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7406575
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hirst |
| Source | 1896329 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/19621 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 41457 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private |
Media
Media
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Upperthong Memorial PlaqueThe Upperthong Memorial Plaque in St John's Church, Upperthong, West YorkshireContributed by:
Vivien1174
Communities
Communities
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Upperthong PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Upperthong Panel
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St John's Church, Upperthong, West YorkshireMore about St John's Church, Upperthong, West Yorkshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth Express 26 May 1917 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 2 June 1917 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 29 September 1917 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Hirst | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Upperthong Memorial Plaque | Vivien1174 |
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