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We remember James Worden
We remember James Worden
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Ellen Worden
Source:7963838
1872
1873
sibling
Alice Worden
Source:7963838
1873
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:7963838
1881
1881
location
13 Edmund Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963838
1881
1882
sibling
Richard Worden
Source:7963841
1882
1885
sibling
Jane Worden
Source:7963841
1885
1886
sibling
John Worden
Source:7963841
1886
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:7963841
1891
1891
employment
Cotton Creeler
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7963841
1891
1891
location
38 Edmund Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963841
1891
1899
dates
Age 19
Source:7963837
10th April 1899
1899
employment
Cotton spinner
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7963837
10th April 1899
1899
enlistment
Preston, Lancshire
United Kingdom
Source:7963837
10th April 1899
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:7963846
1901
1901
employment
Soldier. Infantry.
British Army
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7963846
1901
1901
location
Fulwood Barracks, Preston
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7963846
1901
1905
marriage
Sarah Ann Woodhead
Source:7963837
17th June 1905
1906
children
Louisa Worden
Source:7963837
24th March 1906
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:7963847
1911
1911
employment
Cotton spinner.
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7963847
1911
1911
location
19 Disraeli Street, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7963847
1911
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7963837
1916
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:7459381
22nd August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
5985
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:7963826
22nd August 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7963826
22nd August 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
5985
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:4881602
service
British Army
Serjeant
5985
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:4881602
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7459381
Source:4881602
22nd August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7459381
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Edmund Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 19 Disraeli Street, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 38 Edmund Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Fulwood Barracks, Preston | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5985 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 5985 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5985 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Worden | daughter | 24th March 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Worden, nee Welsh | mother | ||
| John Worden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Worden | sister | 1872 | |
| Alice Worden | sister | 1873 | |
| Richard Worden | brother | 1882 | |
| Jane Worden | sister | 1885 | |
| John Worden | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Woodhead | wife | 17th June 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-04-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-06-17 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Preston43158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 |
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