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We remember James Woods
We remember James Woods
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
52 Sparth Road, Clayton-le-Moors
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448764
20th April 1891
1909
enlistment
Blackburn - joined Territorial Force
United Kingdom
Source:8448843
28th April 1909
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8448810
22nd July 1911
1911
employment
Cotton Drawer-in
Source:8448810
22nd July 1911
1911
marriage
Catherine Mahoney
Source:8448810
22nd July 1911
1911
location
31 Lancaster Street, Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8448810
22nd July 1911
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8448843
11th September 1914 - 12th July 1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
154
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4869571
service
British Army
Gunner
154
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7350397
service
British Army
Bombardier
154
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8448830
1915
death
Killed in Action
Dardanelles / Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7350397
Source:8448830
12th July 1915
burial
Date of death shown as 12-7-15.
Date of Burial 19-8-15.
(Grave Site) Square 17 J.8 (or I.8)
Source:7350397
Source:8448843
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Woods |
| Source | 4869571 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Lancaster Street, Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd July 1911 | |
| 52 Sparth Road, Clayton-le-Moors | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 154 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 154 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 154 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Bombardier |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Woods | father | ||
| Margaret Heyes | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Mahoney | wife | 22nd July 1911 |
Media
Media
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James Woods Birth CertificateBorn to parents George Woods & Margaret Heyes in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire.
Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
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Marriage CertificateMarried Catherine Mahoney at Oswaldtwistle in 1911.Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
Army Death CertificateKilled in action in the Dardanelles (Gallipoli) on 12 July 1915.Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
Military History SheetExtract from Army Service Records (documents were damaged)Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
Medal Index CardShows his medals entitlement and also that his medals were returned.Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
Large army group.James Woods is seated, second from left. Photo possibly taken at training camp in UK.Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
Helles Memorial entry.Shown as Gunner Woods J. - Royal Horse & Royal Field Artillery.Contributed by:
Malcolm65486 -
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Helles Memorial, GallipoliI took this photo in 2014. Shows panels on front right-hand side of memorial walls. James Woods is named on far left panel.Contributed by:
Malcolm65486
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Woods Birth Certificate | Malcolm65486 | |
| James Woods photograph | Malcolm65486 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Malcolm65486 | |
| Army Death Certificate | Malcolm65486 | |
| Military History Sheet | Malcolm65486 | |
| Medal Index Card | Malcolm65486 | |
| Large army group. | Malcolm65486 | |
| Helles Memorial entry. | Malcolm65486 | |
| Redoubt Cemetery, Gallipoli | Malcolm65486 | |
| Helles Memorial, Gallipoli | Malcolm65486 |
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