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We remember John Waring
We remember John Waring
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Ava Waring
Source:6176956
1883
1885
sibling
Alice Waring
Source:6176956
1885
1887
sibling
Annie Waring
Source:6176956
1887
1890
sibling
Frederick Waring
Source:6176956
1890
1892
sibling
Jane Waring
Source:6176956
1892
1894
1898
sibling
Robert Waring
Source:6176956
1898
1899
sibling
Mary Waring
Source:6176956
1899
1901
location
28 Trafalgar Street, Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176956
1901
1914
employment
Grocer
Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6176878
1914
1914
location
4 Bannerman Terrace, Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176878
1914
1914
dates
Age 20
Source:6176878
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6176878
7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2053
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:6176878
7th September 1914 - 12th October 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6176878
4th May 1915 - 24th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Shell wounds to left knee and right arm.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6176878
15th June 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
5796?
Hereford Regiment
Source:6176923
13th October 1916 - 26th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
33779
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Labour Company
Source:6176923
27th February 1917 - 27th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
237320
King's Liverpool Regiment
Labour Company
Source:6176878
28th April 1917 - 14th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
203459
Labour Corps
561st (Home Service) Employment Company
Source:6176923
15th May 1917 - 8th March 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:6176879
3rd March 1918
1918
location
1 Halliwell Street, Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176879
3rd March 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6176879
8th March 1918
1919
employment
Traveller
Source:6176879
15th January 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Waring |
| Source | 4626183 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Halliwell Street, Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd March 1918 | |
| 28 Trafalgar Street, Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 4 Bannerman Terrace, Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2053 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 237320 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Labour Company | Private | |
| British Army | 33779 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | Labour Company | Private | |
| British Army | 5796? | Hereford Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 203459 | Labour Corps | 561st (Home Service) Employment Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Waring | mother | ||
| George Waring | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Waring | sister | 1883 | |
| Alice Waring | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie Waring | sister | 1887 | |
| Frederick Waring | brother | 1890 | |
| Jane Waring | sister | 1892 | |
| Robert Waring | brother | 1898 | |
| Mary Waring | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'5" |
Media
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Portrait of Private John WaringStill from the first Preston and District Roll of Honour film, showing a photographic portrait of Private John Waring in uniform of Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Captioned "Pte. J. Wareing." Film & image copyright of Preston City Council, British Film Institute collection.
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Communities
Communities
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4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will OndaMore about 4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will Onda
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Private John Waring | Preston485 |
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