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We remember James Henry Burrows
We remember James Henry Burrows
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Ernest J Burrows
Source:8558311
1878
1880
sibling
May Ann Burrows
Source:8558314
1880
1884
1888
sibling
Priscilla Burrows
Source:8558311
1888
1888
sibling
Aquila Burrows
Source:8558311
1888
1891
location
27 Harold Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8558311
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Iron plate moulder
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8558313
31st March 1901
1901
location
42 Edward Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8558313
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Drawer in coal mine
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8558314
2nd April 1911
1911
location
106 Crete Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8558314
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Collier
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8558337
31st August 1915
1915
enlistment
Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8558337
31st August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1920
Royal Sussex Regiment
3/6th Cyclist Battalion
Source:8558337
31st August 1915 - 27th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1920
Royal Sussex Regiment
1/6th Cyclist Battalion
Source:8558337
28th September 1915 - 13th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
266196
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
Reserve battalion
Source:8558337
14th April 1917 - 13th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
72478
Labour Corps
121 Company
Source:8558337
14th May 1917 - 19th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
72478
Labour Corps
302 Company
Source:8558337
20th November 1918 - 5th December 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8558337
30th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
72478
Labour Corps
798 Company
Source:8558337
6th December 1918 - 4th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8558337
8th April 1919
1919
location
Welton, Down View, Tarring Road, West Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8558337
8th April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Chronic bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8558337
11th June 1919
1919
marriage
Mary Abigail Franks
Source:8558320
1919 - 1962
1921
location
4 Boundary Road, Hove, Nr Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8558337
26th January 1921
1932
location
27 Villa Road,Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8558337
22nd January 1932
1968
death
Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8558315
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Burrows |
| Source | 8558317 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Crete Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27 Harold Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 27 Villa Road,Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd January 1932 | |
| 4 Boundary Road, Hove, Nr Brighton, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th January 1921 | |
| 42 Edward Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Welton, Down View, Tarring Road, West Worthing, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1920 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 3/6th Cyclist Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1920 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1/6th Cyclist Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 266196 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | Reserve battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 72478 | Labour Corps | 302 Company | Private | |
| British Army | 72478 | Labour Corps | 121 Company | Private | |
| British Army | 72478 | Labour Corps | 798 Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Burrows | mother | ||
| George Burrows | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest J Burrows | brother | 1878 | |
| Priscilla Burrows | sister | 1888 | |
| May Ann Burrows | sister | 1880 | |
| Aquila Burrows | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Abigail Franks | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark | blue | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-31 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-31 | Methodist |
Media
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James Henry Burrows 1891 Census RecordCopy of GRO census record for James Henry Burrows 1891
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James Henry Burrows 1901 Census RecordCopy of GRO census record for James Henry Burrows 1901Contributed by:
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James Henry Burrows 1911 Census RecordCopy of GRO census record for James Henry Burrows 1911Contributed by:
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James H Burrows death record 1968Copy of GRO death index record for James H Burrows 1968Contributed by:
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James H Burrows marriage record 1919Copy of GRO marriage index record for James H Burrows 1919Contributed by:
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James H Burrows birth record 1884Copy of GRO birth index record for James H Burrows 1884Contributed by:
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Mary Abigail Franks birth record 1890Copy of GRO birth index record for Mary Abigail Franks 1890Contributed by:
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Mary A Franks death record 1962Copy of GRO death index record for Mary A Franks 1962Contributed by:
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Postcard from Jim to Miss M Franks dated 1918Postcard written to Mary Franks from Sutton, Surrey, dated 20 September 1918 on return from a period of leave
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Mary Abigail Franks 1911 Census RecordCopy of GRO census record for Mary Abigail Franks 1911Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Record for James Henry Burrows | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Henry Burrows 1891 Census Record | Andrew2491 | |
| James Henry Burrows 1901 Census Record | Andrew2491 | |
| James Henry Burrows 1911 Census Record | Andrew2491 | |
| James H Burrows death record 1968 | Andrew2491 | |
| James H Burrows marriage record 1919 | Andrew2491 | |
| James H Burrows birth record 1884 | Andrew2491 | |
| Mary Abigail Franks birth record 1890 | Andrew2491 | |
| Mary A Franks death record 1962 | Andrew2491 | |
| Postcard from Jim to Miss M Franks dated 1918 | Andrew2491 | |
| Mary Abigail Franks 1911 Census Record | Andrew2491 |
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