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We remember James Weatherburn
We remember James Weatherburn
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Lily Weatherburn
Source:9176136
21st March 1894
1896
education
Elementary & Secondary Education for children of Freemen.
Corporation Academy
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:9175948
1896 - 1905
1897
sibling
Margaret Weatherburn
Source:9176151
5th February 1897
1899
sibling
Frances Weatherburn
Source:9176151
23rd June 1899
1903
sibling
John Henry Bernard Weatherburn
Source:9176151
13th February 1903
1906
sibling
Eva Isabella Weatherburn
Source:9176151
5th September 1906
1909
employment
Bank Clerk
Royal Bank of Scotland
Eymouth, Ayton and Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9175948
1909 - 1918
1915
location
5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717558
4th October 1915 - 29th August 1918
1918
enlistment
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:8717558
29th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
22521
Army Pay Corps
Source:8717558
2nd September 1918 - 22nd April 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8717558
19th September 1918 - 20th March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted to Hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8717558
20th October 1918 - 28th October 1918
1919
location
3 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717558
20th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8717558
22nd April 1919
1920
employment
Bank Clerk
Bank of British West Africa
Accra
Ghana
Source:9175948
1920 - 1925
1925
employment
Bank Manager
Bank of British West Africa
Lagos
Nigeria
Source:9175948
1925 - 1932
1940
employment
Executive Food Officer
Ministry of Food
Berwick upon Tweed, Norham and Glendale
United Kingdom
Source:9175948
1940 - 1954
1969
location
11 Violet Terrace, Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9175410
1st October 1969
employment
Bank Clerk
Royal Bank of Scotland
Ayton Berwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8717558
service
British Army
Private
22521
Army Pay Corps
Source:4666878
service
British Army
Source:8717558
1969
death
Not War Related
Died in Berwick Infirmary aged 77 years.
Berwick upon Tweed
United Kingdom
Source:9175410
1st October 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Weatherburn |
| Source | 4666878 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Violet Terrace, Berwick upon Tweed | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st October 1969 | |
| 3 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed | United Kingdom | parents address | 20th March 1919 | |
| 5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed | United Kingdom | parents address | 4th October 1915 - 29th August 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22521 | Army Pay Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 22521 | Army Pay Corps | Private | ||
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Weatherburn | mother | ||
| John Weatherburn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Weatherburn | sister | 21st March 1894 | |
| Margaret Weatherburn | sister | 5th February 1897 | |
| Frances Weatherburn | sister | 23rd June 1899 | |
| John Henry Bernard Weatherburn | brother | 13th February 1903 | |
| Eva Isabella Weatherburn | sister | 5th September 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-29 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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John & Elizabeth WeatherburnThis photograph of James Weatherburn's parents was taken outside their home, 5 High Greens, Berwick upon Tweed, in the early 1920sContributed by:
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John WeatherburnThis photograph of James Weatherburn's brother was taken September 1963 when he too was admitted as a Freeman of Berwick. He emigrated to Australia in 1924 and served in the Australian Army during WW2.Contributed by:
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Frances Davidson (nee Weatherburn)This photograph of James Weatherburn's sister was taken in the early 1980s.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Pension Record | Ralph80440 | |
| Obituary | Ralph80440 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Weatherburn | Ralph80440 | |
| John & Elizabeth Weatherburn | Ralph80440 | |
| Lily Morrison (nee Weatherburn) | Ralph80440 | |
| John Weatherburn | Ralph80440 | |
| Frances Davidson (nee Weatherburn) | Ralph80440 |
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