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We remember James Patten
We remember James Patten
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1908
sibling
Minnie Patten
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19th April 1908
1915
dates
Age 18
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6th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Newcastle
United Kingdom
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6th March 1915
employment
Coal Hewer
Coal Mine
Stobswood Colliery
United Kingdom
Source:6248765
service
Royal Navy
2/3930
Royal Naval Division
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service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
TZ/3930
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Drake Battalion
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location
7, Front Street, Stobswood, Acklington, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6205152
1918
death
Killed in Action
James' Bn were attacking the Arras-Baupame railway line and he was killed in action. He is buried at Archiet-Le Grand CWGC cemetery.
Arras-Baupame Railway line
France
Source:6248765
21st August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9490507
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Front Street, Stobswood, Acklington, Northumberland | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2/3930 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | TZ/3930 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Drake Battalion | Leading Seaman |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Robinson | mother | ||
| Robert Morris Patten | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Patten | sister | 19th April 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-06 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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1911 census record with James, Minnie and parentsOfficial census return, signed by James' father.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 census record with James, Minnie and parents | Darryl6137 | |
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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