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We remember James Henry Barnett
We remember James Henry Barnett
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
location
Carr Green, Darton, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8624962
5th April 1891
1898
service
British Army
Private
5884
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:8624986
1st October 1898 - 30th September 1910
1906
marriage
Annie Wigfield
Source:8625016
29th April 1906 - 29th October 1914
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624975
2nd April 1911
1911
location
59 Hoyle Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8624975
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Lavinia Barnett
Source:8625058
1911
1913
children
James H Barnett
Source:8625058
1913
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:8624965
29th October 1914
awards
King's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8624986
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8624986
service
British Army
Private
3/1877
Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8624986
1914
death
France
Source:8624965
29th October 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 31
Source:8624965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Barnett |
| Source | 8624965 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Hoyle Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Carr Green, Darton, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5884 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/1877 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| King's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinia Barnett | daughter | 1911 | |
| James H Barnett | son | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Fred Barnett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wigfield | wife | 29th April 1906 |
Media
Media
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St Phillip's Shalesmoor, SheffieldA sepia photo of a large church with a tower set within a low wall.
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King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Cap BadgeA white rose encircled by a horn.
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Barnett/Wigfield Births in SheffieldA snip from FreeBMD showing births of children to James and AnnieContributed by:
Linda571
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 - Not Found on a War Memorial in BarnsleyMore about Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in Barnsley
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Linda571 | |
| Sheffield Marriages | Linda571 | |
| UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949 | Linda571 | |
| UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949 | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Phillip's Shalesmoor, Sheffield | Linda571 | |
| King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Cap Badge | Linda571 | |
| Barnett/Wigfield Births in Sheffield | Linda571 |
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