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We remember James Henry Brown
We remember James Henry Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
7 Dixon Street, Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
1st April 1901
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
2nd April 1911
1911
location
21 Thompson St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
6th January 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
January 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8501403
3rd June 1915
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8501403
18th March 1918 - 8th March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound, right foot, mild
Hospital/Institution
Source:8501403
30th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Sick ? right toe
Hospital/Institution
Source:8501403
20th July 1918 - 27th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
"Unfit"
Hospital/Institution
Source:8501403
7th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8501403
8th March 1919
1922
marriage
Edith Wolstenholme
Source:8501403
23rd December 1922
1922
location
19 Thompson St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
23rd December 1922
1932
employment
Cotton Loom Sweeper
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
10th June 1932
1965
location
4 St Michaels St., Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
July 1965
service
British Army
Private
22378
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:547161
service
British Army
Private
568192
Labour Corps
Source:547161
1965
death
Unknown
At Queens Park Hospital
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8501403
29th July 1965
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Thompson St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 23rd December 1922 | ||
| 21 Thompson St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 4 St Michaels St., Blackburn | United Kingdom | known July 1965 | ||
| 7 Dixon Street, Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22378 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 568192 | Labour Corps | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Brown, nee Formby | mother | ||
| James Brown | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Wolstenholme | wife | 23rd December 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | grey | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-06 | 5'1" |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 |
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