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We remember John V Watkinson
We remember John V Watkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Maria Watkinson
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1889
1896
1899
sibling
Henry Watkinson
Source:8529034
1899
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8529034
1901
1901
location
57 Bloomfield Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8529034
1901
1909
sibling
Albert Sidney Watkinson
Source:8529035
1909
1911
location
14 Russell Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8529035
1911
1914
employment
Carter
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8529028
25th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8529028
25th August 1914
1915
hospitalisation
GSW to neck
Hospital/Institution
Source:8529028
8th October 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8529028
8th October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
To hospital, sick.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8529028
1st June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Died of Dysentery. Mesoptamia.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8529028
20th June 1916
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8529028
20th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
3116
Loyal North Lancashire
6th Battalion
Source:8529042
1916
service
British Army
Private
3116
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:4645316
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Dysentery
Mesopotamia
Iraq
Source:8526384
Source:8529028
20th June 1916
burial
Iraq
Plot XX; Row E; Grave 10
Source:8529042
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Russell Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 57 Bloomfield Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3116 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3116 | Loyal North Lancashire | 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Watkinson | mother | ||
| Henry Watkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Watkinson | sister | 1889 | |
| Henry Watkinson | brother | 1899 | |
| Albert Sidney Watkinson | brother | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-25 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Preston43158 |
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