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We remember Thomas Beardsworth
We remember Thomas Beardsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
John R Beardsworth
Source:8573397
1878
1880
sibling
Mary Beardsworth
Source:8573397
1880
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8573397
1891
1891
sibling
Maria Beardsworth
Source:8573397
1891
1891
location
12, Barton St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8573397
1891
1894
sibling
May Beardsworth
Source:8573403
1894
1896
sibling
Eliza Beardsworth
Source:8573403
1896
1899
sibling
Bertha Beardsworth
Source:8573403
1899
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8573403
1901
1901
employment
Coyttyon weaver
P
United Kingdom
Source:8573403
1901
1901
location
94, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8573403
1901
1905
employment
labourer
Toppings Brickworks
P
United Kingdom
Source:8573383
1905 - 1906
1906
dates
Age 18
Source:8573383
9th March 1906
1906
enlistment
Pr
United Kingdom
Source:8573383
9th March 1906
1906
service
British Army
Pte
8215
Loyal North Lancs
2 Battalion
Source:8573383
9th March 1906 - 17th January 1914
1906
location
76 Geoffrey St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8573383
1906
1911
location
76, Geoffrey St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8573410
1911
1914
discharge
Source:8573383
17th January 1914
1914
location
6 Malcolm St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8573383
17th January 1914
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
13834
Royal Lancaster Regiment
9th
Source:7726417
1916
1916
location
6, Malcolm St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7726417
1916
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:7726417
19th September 1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7726417
1916
death
Died of wounds
he received his wounds on the third journey through heavy German barrage fire supplying his men with ammunition
Greece
Source:7726417
19th September 1916
burial
Greece
Source:8573366
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Beardsworth |
| Source | 261255 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Barton St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 6 Malcolm St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th January 1914 | |
| 6, Malcolm St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 | |
| 76 Geoffrey St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1906 | |
| 76, Geoffrey St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 94, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13834 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | 9th | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8215 | Loyal North Lancs | 2 Battalion | Pte |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Beardsworth | father | ||
| Elizabeth Beardsworth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R Beardsworth | brother | 1878 | |
| Mary Beardsworth | sister | 1880 | |
| Maria Beardsworth | sister | 1891 | |
| May Beardsworth | sister | 1894 | |
| Eliza Beardsworth | sister | 1896 | |
| Bertha Beardsworth | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-03-09 | 5'5" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Sgt BeardsworthThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Sergeant Thomas Beardsworth for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Thomas Beardsworth. Address: 6 Malcolm St, Preston (Married Home with Mother). Occupation: Soldier. Regiment: 9th Kings Own Royal Lanc Regt. Rank and Regimental Number: Sgt (13834). Date of Death: Sept 19th 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Died of wounds (Balkans). Remarks:- This young man had served eleven years with the colours & was 28 yrs of age at the time of his death he received his wounds on the third journey through heavy German barrage fire supplying his men with ammunition. He served in France previous to being drafted out to Saloinca [Salonica].
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGc records | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Sgt Beardsworth | Preston485 |
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