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We remember John E Kerfoot
We remember John E Kerfoot
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Kerfoot
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1885
1887
1889
sibling
William James Kerfoot
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1889
1891
sibling
Margaret Jane Kerfoot
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1891
1893
sibling
Thomas Warburton Kerfoot
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1893
1894
sibling
Joseph Kerfoot
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1894
1896
sibling
Richard Kerfoot
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1896
1899
sibling
Robert Kerfoot
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1899
1911
dates
Age 24
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April 1911
1911
marriage
Emily Parkin
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October 1911
1914
enlistment
Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
United Kingdom
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1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th April 1915 - 18th November 1915
1915
children
Alice Kerfoot
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8th November 1915
1915
location
4 Daisy Royd, Newsome Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
United Kingdom
their own address
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18th November 1915
employment
Woollen Traveller
Huddlesfield Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
2918
West Riding Regiment
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location
18 Grasscroft Road Huddlesfield West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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location
4 Woodland Vale Big Valley Berry Brow
United Kingdom
their own address
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location
Jessimine Cottage, Holywell, Flint, North Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
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1915
death
Died of wounds
Shot in the Jaw, while serving with the Territorial Forces at Flanders.
St John's Hospital, Etaples France
France
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18th November 1915
burial
Buried at Etaples War Cemetery, France.
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Grasscroft Road Huddlesfield West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 4 Daisy Royd, Newsome Huddersfield, Yorkshire. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th November 1915 | |
| 4 Woodland Vale Big Valley Berry Brow | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Jessimine Cottage, Holywell, Flint, North Wales | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2918 | West Riding Regiment | Private |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Kerfoot | daughter | 8th November 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Evans | mother | ||
| John Warburton Kerfoot | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Kerfoot | sister | 1885 | |
| William James Kerfoot | brother | 1889 | |
| Margaret Jane Kerfoot | sister | 1891 | |
| Thomas Warburton Kerfoot | brother | 1893 | |
| Joseph Kerfoot | brother | 1894 | |
| Richard Kerfoot | brother | 1896 | |
| Robert Kerfoot | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Parkin | wife | October 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-02 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Doreen34216 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Doreen34216 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Doreen34216 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Doreen34216 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Doreen34216 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Edward Kerfoot | cal26602 | |
| William Kerfoot | cal26602 | |
| Telegram informing of injury | cal26602 | |
| Telegram informing of his death | cal26602 | |
| At Etaples | cal26602 | |
| At Etaples | cal26602 | |
| At Etaples | cal26602 |
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