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We remember John William Pearson
We remember John William Pearson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:8572062
18th January 1915
service
British Army
Private
3475
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:3454008
service
British Army
Private
5/3475
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:3454008
1917
death
Killed in Action
He had volunteered to take food rations to men on outpost duty. On returning he was shot through the head by a sniper.
Source:8572062
26th February 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Pearson |
| Source | 8572062 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3475 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5/3475 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Media
Media
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Lance Corporal J. W. PearsonA newspaper photograph of John William Pearson that appeared in the Barnsley Independent 24 March 1917.
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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 - St Edward's Church Memorial Plaque (BAR28) and Men from KingstoneMore about Barnsley - St Edward's Church Memorial Plaque (BAR28) and Men from Kingstone
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kingstone Remembers the Great War | Gill57803 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal J. W. Pearson | Gill57803 |
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