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We remember John Shannon
We remember John Shannon
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1915
enlistment
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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1915
1916
dates
Age 37
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4th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
14/102
York and Lancaster Regiment
14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley)
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1916
death
Died of wounds
France
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4th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
B. 38.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Shannon |
| Source | 3972962 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/102 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Kirby | mother | ||
| John Patrick Shannon | father |
Media
Media
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Pte. John ShannonPhotograph published in the Swinton and Mexborough Times July 29th 1916. Image with thanks to the Barnsley Archives.
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Wombwell War MemorialJohn Shannon is remembered on the war memorial beside St. Mary's Church, Wombwell, South Yorkshire.Contributed by:
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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 - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon CookseyMore about Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey
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Barnsley - The Somme - the Rest of July 1916More about Barnsley - The Somme - the Rest of July 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. John Shannon | Fay43329 | |
| Wombwell War Memorial | Fay43329 |
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