Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Jacob Park
We remember Jacob Park
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Susan Park
Source:6635366
17th October 1889
1892
sibling
Catherine Park
Source:6635366
13th May 1892
1894
1894
location
58 Bryson Street, Belfast, Co Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9497872
28th April 1894
1896
sibling
Andrew Park
Source:6635366
12th April 1896
1901
sibling
Grace Park
Source:6635366
16th January 1901
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6639964
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Willowholme Street, Ormeau, Belfast, Co. Down
Ireland
parents address
Source:6639964
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Esther Park
Source:6635366
1903
1909
sibling
David Park
Source:6635366
22nd October 1909
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6635366
3rd April 1911
1911
employment
Platers Mark Boy
Harland and Wolff
Belfast
Ireland
Source:6635366
3rd April 1911
1911
location
51 Belmont Church Road, Victoria, East Belfast, Co Down
Ireland
parents address
Source:6635366
3rd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:6639952
13th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
4595
Seaforth Highlanders
5th Battalion
Source:6639952
13th June 1916
enlistment
Belfast, Co. Antrim
United Kingdom
Source:9388598
service
British Army
Private
4595
Seaforth Highlanders
5th Battalion
Source:6639952
1916
death
Died of wounds
Shot by a sniper.
No 12 Stationary Hospital, St Pol, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7264448
Source:9388617
13th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
St Pol Communal Cemetery Extension
Plot A, Grave 11
France
A. 11.
Source:7264448
Source:6639952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jacob |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Park |
| Source | 3384594 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Belmont Church Road, Victoria, East Belfast, Co Down | Ireland | parents address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| 58 Bryson Street, Belfast, Co Down | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th April 1894 | |
| 6 Willowholme Street, Ormeau, Belfast, Co. Down | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4595 | Seaforth Highlanders | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4595 | Seaforth Highlanders | 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Park | mother | ||
| Jacob Mair Park | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Park | sister | 17th October 1889 | |
| Catherine Park | sister | 13th May 1892 | |
| Andrew Park | brother | 12th April 1896 | |
| Grace Park | sister | 16th January 1901 | |
| Esther Park | sister | 1903 | |
| David Park | brother | 22nd October 1909 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-31 | Congregationalist |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
-
St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de CalaisSt.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Jacob Park is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de CalaisSt.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Jacob Park is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de CalaisSt.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Jacob Park is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Jacob Park.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
-
Commonwealth War Grave of Jacob Parkphoto of headstone at St Pol Communal Cemetery ExtensionContributed by:
ASJ25915
Communities
Communities
-
Coopers & Parks of Lancaster & BelfastMore about Coopers & Parks of Lancaster & Belfast
-
St Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about St Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France
-
Seaforth Highlanders - 5th BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 5th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Census of Ireland 1911 | ASJ25915 | |
| Commonwealth War Grave | ASJ25915 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 | |
| Birth Registration | ASJ25915 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Jacob Park | ASJ25915 | |
| St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais | Vincent96527 | |
| 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Jacob Park | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Grave of Jacob Park | ASJ25915 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Jacob Park
Also remembered by 4 people
