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We remember James Baslington
We remember James Baslington
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
6 Humber Bank, Barrow on Humber
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9120282
1881
1891
employment
Brickyard Labourer
Source:9120286
1891
1891
location
Goods Brickyard, South Killingholme, Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9120286
1891
1901
location
30 Florence Avenue, Hessle
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9120199
1901
1910
marriage
Hetty Marshall Coates
Source:9120278
20th August 1910
1911
employment
Gashouse Labourer
Source:9120187
1911
1911
location
76 Eastcourt Street, New Bridge Road, Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9120187
1911
1912
children
James Baslington
Source:9119493
4th March 1912
1915
enlistment
Hull
United Kingdom
Source:9119493
23rd January 1915
1915
events
Deployment
Deployment
United Kingdom
Source:9119493
23rd January 1915 - 10th December 1915
1915
events
Deployment
Deployment
Malta
Source:9119493
11th December 1915 - 23rd May 1916
1916
events
Deployment
Deployment
France
Source:9119493
4th May 1916 - 25th April 1918
1916
children
John Baslington
Source:9119493
20th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shell Shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:9119493
3rd September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shell Shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:9119493
5th October 1916
1918
events
Neglect of Duty
Military Discipline
Source:9120278
30th March 1918
employment
Labourer
Source:9119493
service
British Army
Private
6409
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:231532
service
British Army
Private
203050
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:231532
service
British Army
Private
203050
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7387265
1918
death
Source:7387265
25th April 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7387265
sibling
John Henry Baslington
Source:9120278
sibling
George Baslington
Source:9120278
sibling
Lucy Baslington
Source:9120278
sibling
Annie Baslington
Source:9120278
sibling
Edith Baslington
Source:9120278
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Baslington |
| Source | 231532 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Florence Avenue, Hessle | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Humber Bank, Barrow on Humber | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 76 Eastcourt Street, New Bridge Road, Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Goods Brickyard, South Killingholme, Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6409 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 203050 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 203050 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Baslington | son | 4th March 1912 | |
| John Baslington | son | 20th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Henry Baslington | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Baslington | brother | ||
| George Baslington | brother | ||
| Lucy Baslington | sister | ||
| Annie Baslington | sister | ||
| Edith Baslington | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetty Marshall Coates | wife | 20th August 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-23 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Wayne117646 | |
| Hull Daily Mail | Wayne117646 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Wayne117646 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne117646 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 (2nd Set) | Wayne117646 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 |
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