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We remember J W Howarth
We remember J W Howarth
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
location
Tonge, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737339
1900
1901
location
3 Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737315
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Messenger Boy
Source:7737316
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737316
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
St. Helens
United Kingdom
Source:7728974
3rd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
432146
Royal Engineers
57th Battalion
Source:7728974
3rd November 1914 - 11th October 1918
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7728974
28th December 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Pilot
432146
Source:7729004
14th October 1918
1918
appointments
RAF Pilot
Source:7725280
29th October 1918
1925
marriage
Agnes
Source:7737354
1925
service
British Army
Sapper
432146
Royal Engineers
Source:4984577
1980
death
Not War Related
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7725271
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | J W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Howarth |
| Source | 4984577 |
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Source | 7728974 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Tonge, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1900 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 432146 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 432146 | Royal Engineers | 57th Battalion | Sapper | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 432146 | Pilot |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| Robert | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | wife | 1925 |
Media
Media
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Sap. J. W. HowarthSapper J. W. Howarth, 23, Crompton Avenue, Breightmet, has been awarded the D.C.M.
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Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, LancashirePhotograph from Bolton Museum Local History Online Collection at http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk of Roscow Fold, Breightmet, where J W Howarth spent his early childhood.Contributed by:
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1901 CensusWhen the 1901 Census was taken, James William Howarth was living with his parents, Robert and Mary Jane, at Number 3, Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, in Lancashire.Contributed by:
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1911 CensusWhen the 1911 Census was taken, James William Howarth, age 13, worked as a Messenger Boy.Contributed by:
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Photograph of J W Howarth, aged about two.This photograph was taken by E. Haslam, Photographers, at 25 Tonge Street, Tonge Fold, in Bolton, Lancashire in about 1900.Contributed by:
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Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales Deaths 1837 - 2007 | A.58638 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | A.58638 | |
| Royal Air Force Officers Service Records 1918-1919 | A.58638 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sap. J. W. Howarth | A.58638 | |
| RAF | A.58638 | |
| DCM | A.58638 | |
| Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire | A.58638 | |
| James William Howarth | A.58638 | |
| 1901 Census | A.58638 | |
| 1911 Census | A.58638 | |
| Photograph of J W Howarth, aged about two. | A.58638 | |
| Marriage of J W Howarth | A.58638 |
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