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We remember James Worsfold
We remember James Worsfold
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9579218
1891
1891
location
Gravatts, Ewhurst, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9579218
1891
1900
sibling
Arthur
Source:9592689
1900
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9592689
1901
1901
employment
Shepherds boy on farm
Source:9592689
1901
1901
location
New Scotland Farm, Albury, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9592689
1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9574009
1911
1911
location
Alexander Barracks, Maymyo
Myanmar
Source:9574009
1911
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:9592723
service
British Army
Private
9102
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:4884612
service
British Army
Rifleman
9102
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:7512925
1915
death
Killed in Action
The sergeant in charge fell wounded, James tended him, when he (the signaller) was shot straight through the heart, death being instantaneous.
Neuve Chappelle
France
Source:7512925
Source:9574004
Source:9578596
10th March 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7512925
sibling
Charles Worsfold
Source:9578596
sibling
Annie Worsfolld
Source:9578596
sibling
Maria Worsfold
Source:9578596
sibling
Wallace Worsfold
Source:9574006
sibling
Frank
Source:9579218
sibling
Harold Worsfold
Source:9578596
sibling
Ellen Sawyer
Source:9578596
sibling
Alfred Worsfold
Source:9578596
sibling
Esther Worsfold
Source:9578596
sibling
Arthur Worsfold
Source:9578596
sibling
Gertrude Worsfold
Source:9578596
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Worsfold |
| Source | 4884612 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Barracks, Maymyo | Myanmar | known 1911 | ||
| Gravatts, Ewhurst, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| New Scotland Farm, Albury, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9102 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 9102 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane worsfold | mother | ||
| Walter worsfold | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles worsfold | brother | ||
| Annie worsfolld | sister | ||
| Maria Worsfold | sister | ||
| Wallace Worsfold | step-brother | ||
| Frank | step-brother | ||
| Harold Worsfold | step-brother | ||
| Ellen Sawyer | step-sister | ||
| Alfred Worsfold | step-brother | ||
| Esther Worsfold | step-sister | ||
| Arthur Worsfold | step-brother | ||
| Gertrude Worsfold | step-sister | ||
| Arthur | step-brother | 1900 |
Media
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report from Surrey Advertiser 26 April 1915 | janice155240 | |
| War Memorials Register | janice155240 | |
| Baptism of James Worsfold | janice155240 | |
| 1911 Census | janice155240 | |
| UK Army Register of Soldiers Effects | janice155240 | |
| 1891 Census | janice155240 | |
| 1901 Census for James Worsfold | janice155240 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War | janice155240 | |
| Medal Roll | janice155240 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Worsfold | janice155240 |
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