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We remember Herbert Farrington
We remember Herbert Farrington
Duplicate of H Barrington
Duplicate of Hubert Farrington
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1913
marriage
Daisy Cooke now Brierley
Source:8777698
30th August 1913
1914
children
Herbert Farrington
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26th May 1914
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8777698
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:8777698
2nd September 1914
1915
events
Overstaying pass
Military Discipline
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Forfeit one day's pay
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29th March 1915 - 31st March 1915
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
11/13905
Cheshire Regiment
11th Battalion
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3rd July 1916 - 24th January 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel in shoulder
Hospital/Institution
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3rd September 1916 - 4th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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25th September 1916 - 22nd March 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
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25th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
13905
Cheshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8777698
25th January 1917 - 22nd February 1918
employment
Labourer
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location
154 Market St, Crewe, Cheshire
United Kingdom
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location
81 Oakley St, Crewe, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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Source:8777694
22nd March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 5 and 6
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Farrington, |
| Source | 8777700 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Market St, Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom | |||
| 81 Oakley St, Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13905 | Cheshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 11/13905 | Cheshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Farrington | son | 26th May 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Harrison | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Cooke now Brierley | wife | 30th August 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Herbert Farrington
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