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We remember John Pickering
We remember John Pickering
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Annie Pickering
Source:9483259
1883
1886
sibling
Martha Pickering
Source:9483259
1886
1889
sibling
Margaret Pickering
Source:9483259
1889
1891
sibling
Joseph Pickering
Source:9483259
1891
1893
sibling
Tom Pickering
Source:9483259
1893
1896
sibling
Hannah Pickering
Source:9483259
1896
1897
sibling
Bertha Pickering
Source:9483259
1897
1898
1901
location
256 Hollins Road, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9483259
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Jane Pickering
Source:9483259
1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9483308
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Part time little piecer in spinning room
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9483308
2nd April 1911
1911
location
256 Hollins Road, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9483308
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9483022
8th January 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9483022
8th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9483022
8th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9483022
8th November 1915 - 16th November 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9483022
2nd September 1916
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9483022
17th November 1917 - 14th April 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9483022
5th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9483022
12th May 1919
1919
location
256 Hollins Road, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9483022
12th May 1919
1939
employment
Cotton Spinner
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9483538
29th September 1939
1939
location
9 Coldhurst Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9483538
29th September 1939
marriage
Florence Pickering nee
Source:9483538
service
British Army
Private
14969
Manchester Regiment
24th Service Battalion
Source:9483022
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Pickering |
| Source | 3511346 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 Hollins Road, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 256 Hollins Road, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 256 Hollins Road, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th May 1919 | |
| 9 Coldhurst Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14969 | Manchester Regiment | 24th Service Battalion | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pickering | father | ||
| Jane Pickering nee Mellor | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Pickering | sister | 1883 | |
| Martha Pickering | sister | 1886 | |
| Margaret Pickering | sister | 1889 | |
| Joseph Pickering | brother | 1891 | |
| Hannah Pickering | sister | 1896 | |
| Bertha Pickering | sister | 1897 | |
| Jane Pickering | sister | 1901 | |
| Tom Pickering | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Pickering nee | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-08 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-08 | Weslyan |
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Eve of War Register | Ann144206 |
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