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We remember James Barker Bradford
We remember James Barker Bradford
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1916
hospitalisation
The official description was 'G.S.W. arm and right ankle' on the Somme.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5523368
1st August 1916
1916
marriage
Annie Wall
Source:5523368
August 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5522799
3rd March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
The official description was 'G.S.W. left shoulder and left thigh,'
Hospital/Institution
Source:5523368
10th May 1917 - 14th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 27
Source:5522799
14th May 1917
service
British Army
Private
2187
Northumberland Hussars
Source:457928
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:457928
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
Source:7050059
1917
death
Died of wounds
8th Casualty Clearing Station.
Duisans, nr Arras
France
Source:7050059
Source:5523368
14th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7050059
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Barker |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Bradford, |
| Source | 7050059 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2187 | Northumberland Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 18th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bradford | father | ||
| Amy Marion Andrews | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wall | wife | August 1916 |
Media
Media
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Jimmie's HeadstoneHe was buried in Duisan's British Cemetery, near Arras, France
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Military CrossThe MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces"Contributed by:
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J B Bradford 1911 CensusJ B Bradford 1911 Census, visitor, occupation: Mechanical EngineerContributed by:
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James Barker BradfordJames Barker Bradford in uniform, showing 2/Lt pips, DLI badges & medal ribbons
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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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 | Deryck11795 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deryck11795 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deryck11795 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The 4 Bradfords Heroes of World War I | Deryck11795 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Deryck11795 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Jimmie's Headstone | Deryck11795 | |
| Jimmie Bradford MIC | Deryck11795 | |
| J B Bradford CWGC Cert. | Deryck11795 | |
| Military Cross | Deryck11795 | |
| Jimmie Bradford's medals | Deryck11795 | |
| DLI cap badge | Deryck11795 | |
| J B Bradford 1911 Census | Deryck11795 | |
| J B Bradford 1901 Census | Deryck11795 | |
| J B Bradford 1891 Census | Deryck11795 | |
| Northumberland Hussars cap badge | Deryck11795 | |
| James Barker Bradford | Deryck11795 | |
| Northen Echo Story | Deryck11795 |
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