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We remember John William Anderton
We remember John William Anderton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8567344
1891
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8567344
1891
1891
location
49, Hopwood St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8567344
1891
1894
sibling
Bertha Anderton
Source:8567344
1894
1897
sibling
Frederick Anderton
Source:8567344
1897
1899
sibling
Albert Anderton
Source:8567344
1899
1901
sibling
Sarah Alice Anderton
Source:8567344
1901
1901
location
16, Kilton Tce, Worksop, Notts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8567344
1901
1903
sibling
Walter Anderton
Source:8567344
1903
1907
sibling
Clara Anderton
Source:8567344
1907
1909
sibling
Edward Anderton
Source:8567344
1909
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8567331
1911
1911
employment
Kitchen Range fitter apprentice
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United Kingdom
Source:8567331
1911
1911
location
79 Great George St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8567331
1911
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
65th Brigade
505th Battrery
Source:8567321
1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:8567344
4th August 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
70216
Royal Field Artillery
Source:55348
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8567321
1918
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:7030842
Source:8567321
4th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7030842
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Anderton |
| Source | 8567331 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Kilton Tce, Worksop, Notts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 49, Hopwood St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| 79 Great George St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 70216 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 65th Brigade | 505th Battrery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Alice Anderton | mother | ||
| William Anderton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Anderton | sister | 1894 | |
| Frederick Anderton | brother | 1897 | |
| Albert Anderton | brother | 1899 | |
| Sarah Alice Anderton | sister | 1901 | |
| Walter Anderton | brother | 1903 | |
| Clara Anderton | sister | 1907 | |
| Edward Anderton | brother | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private AndertonThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner John William Anderton for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name:- Anderton John William. Address:- 79 Great George St. Occupation:- Not Listed. Regiment:- Royal Field Artillery. Rank and Regimental Number:- Gunner 70216. Date of Death:- August 4th 1918. Place where killed or injured:- France. Remarks:- None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Frederick Anderton | Preston485 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Anderton | Preston485 |
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