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We remember John Henry Weston
We remember John Henry Weston
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Sarah Weston
Source:6980519
1887
1888
1891
location
Parkgate Road, Gt Saughall, Cheshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6988475
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Tom Weston
Source:6980519
1891
1894
sibling
William Weston
Source:6980519
1894
1895
sibling
Margaret Weston
Source:6980519
1895
1898
sibling
Hannah Weston
Source:6980519
1898
1901
location
Shotwick, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6980519
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Labourer
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:6978980
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Woodbank, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6978980
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:6987751
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
4353
The Cheshire Regiment
1/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion
Source:6987751
11th December 1915 - 25th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6987751
19th July 1916 - 20th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
52690
The Cheshire Regiment
11 (Service) Battalion
Source:6987751
26th July 1916 - 20th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Sprained ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:6987751
19th September 1916 - 26th September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6978977
20th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 3 C and 4 A
Source:7606348
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Road, Gt Saughall, Cheshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Shotwick, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Woodbank, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4353 | The Cheshire Regiment | 1/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 52690 | The Cheshire Regiment | 11 (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Weston | father | ||
| Mary Jane Shone | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Weston | sister | 1887 | |
| Tom Weston | brother | 1891 | |
| William Weston | brother | 1894 | |
| Margaret Weston | sister | 1895 | |
| Hannah Weston | sister | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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War Memorial: St Michael's, Shotwick, CheshireWar Memorial: St Michael's Churchyard, Shotwick, Cheshire.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jeremy24359 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial: St Michael's, Shotwick, Cheshire | Jeremy24359 | |
| The Cheshire Regiment | Jeremy24359 |
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