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We remember James Brookfield
We remember James Brookfield
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Margaret Ellen Brookfield
Source:8730052
1882
1883
sibling
Ann Brookfield
Source:8730052
1883
1885
sibling
Alice Brookfield
Source:8730052
1885
1889
sibling
John Brookfield
Source:8730052
1889
1893
sibling
Thomas Brookfield
Source:8730045
1893
1894
1901
sibling
Henry Brookfield
Source:8730052
1901
1901
location
9 James street north, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8730052
April 1901
1904
sibling
Edward Stanley Brookfield
Source:8730045
1904
1905
sibling
William Brookfield
Source:8730045
1905
1911
employment
Apprentice Iron-Turner
Preston, lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8730045
April 1911
1911
location
31 High Street, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8730045
April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Preston, lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8455713
23rd May 1911
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
951
Royal Field Artillery
2nd 1/2nd S/276th brigade, West Lancs Ammunition Column
Source:8455713
23rd May 1911
1916
hospitalisation
Abcess on thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8455713
11th March 1916 - 17th March 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:7340496
Source:8455713
17th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7340496
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Brookfield |
| Source | 521195 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 High Street, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 9 James street north, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 951 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd 1/2nd S/276th brigade, West Lancs Ammunition Column | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Brookfield | mother | ||
| William Brookfield | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brookfield | brother | 1893 | |
| Edward Stanley Brookfield | brother | 1904 | |
| William Brookfield | brother | 1905 | |
| Margaret Ellen Brookfield | sister | 1882 | |
| Ann Brookfield | sister | 1883 | |
| Alice Brookfield | sister | 1885 | |
| John Brookfield | brother | 1889 | |
| Henry Brookfield | brother | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-05-23 | 5'8" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Brookfield.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner James Brookfield for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: James Brookfield. Address: 17 High St, Preston. Occupation: Iron Turner. Regiment: Territorial Force RFA. Rank and Regimental Number: Gunner 951 B Batty, 276 Bde. Date of Death: 17th of September 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Somiaie [Somme] France. Remarks: None.
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Brookfield. | Preston485 |
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