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We remember James Weir
We remember James Weir
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9518561
1901
1901
location
18, Old Street, Newchurch, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518561
1901
1911
employment
Slipper maker
Source:9518561
1911
1911
location
20, Old Street, Newchurch, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518561
1911
1913
marriage
Hannah Tattersall
Source:9518561
1913
service
British Army
Private
38018
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:7111306
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7111306
Source:9518561
24th April 1918
burial
Somme
France
X. A. 17.
Source:7111306
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Weir |
| Source | 4685977 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Old Street, Newchurch, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 20, Old Street, Newchurch, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38018 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euphemia Simpson | mother | ||
| John Weir | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Tattersall | wife | 1913 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rossendale United Football Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rossendale United Football Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Weir - Craven's Part in the Great War | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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