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We remember John Howarth
We remember John Howarth
Timeline
Timeline
1898
sibling
Charles Howarth
Source:8685271
1898
1899
1901
sibling
Albert Howarth
Source:8685271
1901
1901
location
Station Road, Alsager
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685255
1901
1902
sibling
Lily Howarth
Source:8685271
1902
1905
sibling
Alice Howarth
Source:8685271
1905
1908
sibling
Grace Howarth
Source:8685271
1908
1911
location
Lock House Lower Bedford St Hanley Stoke-On Trent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685271
1911
1916
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8685259
4th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
116436
Royal Field Artillery
56th Battalion
Source:8685259
4th January 1916 - 9th May 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8685259
9th May 1916
1916
events
Discharged under age
Military Discipline
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:8685259
May 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
60284
Cheshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:1983410
May 1917
1939
employment
Railway Goods Shunter
Crewe
United Kingdom
Source:8685258
1939
internment
pow
Source:8685261
service
British Army
Private
90200
Manchester Regiment
Source:1983410
1965
death
Crewe
United Kingdom
Source:8685256
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Howarth |
| Source | 1983410 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock House Lower Bedford St Hanley Stoke-On Trent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Station Road, Alsager | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 90200 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 116436 | Royal Field Artillery | 56th Battalion | Gunner | |
| British Army | 60284 | Cheshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Howarth | father | ||
| Alice Howarth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Howarth | brother | 1898 | |
| Albert Howarth | brother | 1901 | |
| Lily Howarth | sister | 1902 | |
| Alice Howarth | sister | 1905 | |
| Grace Howarth | sister | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-04 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| International Red Cross Prisoners of War | Rob23648 | |
| Nantwich Guadian | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap badge | Rob23648 | |
| Medal card | Rob23648 | |
| Discharge | Rob23648 | |
| John Howarh | Rob23648 |
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