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We remember James William Thornley
We remember James William Thornley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Sarah Ann Thornley
Source:6167370
1880
1884
birth
Source:6169610
1884
1906
marriage
Martha Ann Sutcliffe
Source:6167373
1906
1909
children
Lily Thornley
Source:6167370
1909
1910
children
Kate Thornley
Source:6167370
1910
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:6167370
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:6167370
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Dumfries Row, Worsbro' Common, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167370
2nd April 1911
1917
location
28 Hornby Street, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6167294
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
11685
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:4434508
service
British Army
Sergeant
11685
York and Lancaster Regiment
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:6167368
1917
death
Died of wounds
Wounded on May 13th, died two days later.
Source:6167294
15th May 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Thornley |
| Source | 6167368 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dumfries Row, Worsbro' Common, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 28 Hornby Street, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11685 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 11685 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 7th (Service) Battalion | Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Thornley | daughter | 1909 | |
| Kate Thornley | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Thornley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Thornley | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Ann Sutcliffe | wife | 1906 |
Media
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 John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the ParishMore about Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the Parish
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Barnsley - Worsborough Common Men and WomenMore about Barnsley - Worsborough Common Men and Women
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Barnsley - Men who fell in the Arras Offensive 1917More about Barnsley - Men who fell in the Arras Offensive 1917
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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Long, Long Trail - York and Lancaster Battalions | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| J W Thornley | Linda571 | |
| Cutting 2 June 1917 Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
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