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We remember Joseph Darlington
We remember Joseph Darlington
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Edward Darlington
Source:8617229
1880
1882
sibling
Hannah Jane Darlington
Source:8617222
1882
1884
sibling
Thomas Darlington
Source:8617229
1884
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:8617238
April 1891
1891
sibling
Fleetwood Darlington
Source:8617222
1891
1891
location
22, Cannon Hill, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8617238
April 1891
1895
sibling
William Darlington
Source:8617222
1895
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8617229
April 1901
1901
employment
Dressmakers Errand Boy
Preston, lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8617229
April 1901
1901
location
33 Waterloo Terrace
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8617229
April 1901
1911
employment
Plumber
Preston, lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8617222
April 1911
1911
location
Bridge House, Cottam, PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8617222
April 1911
1915
enlistment
Vancouver
Canada
Source:5871811
17th December 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
645062
The Duke of Connaughts Own
158th battalion
Source:5871811
17th December 1915
1916
employment
Plumber
Vancouver
Canada
Source:5871811
17th December 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
645062
Source:5871811
1917
death
Source:7533107
21st August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7533107
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Darlington |
| Source | 5871811 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Cannon Hill, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 33 Waterloo Terrace | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Bridge House, Cottam, PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 645062 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 645062 | The Duke of Connaughts Own | 158th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Darlington | father | ||
| Mary Ellen Darlington. | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Jane Darlington | sister | 1882 | |
| Fleetwood Darlington | sister | 1891 | |
| William Darlington | brother | 1895 | |
| Edward Darlington | brother | 1880 | |
| Thomas Darlington | brother | 1884 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-17 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-17 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Joseph Darlington.The roll of honour held at the HARRIS Museum in PRESTON.
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Preston43149
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/ record details. | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Darlington. | Preston43149 |
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