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We remember James Ainsworth
We remember James Ainsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Eward Owen Ainsworth
Source:8780265
1895
1896
1898
sibling
Arthur Ainsworth
Source:8780265
1898
1901
location
16, Preston Street, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8780265
1st April 1901
1911
employment
Weaver
United Kingdom
Source:8780276
1st April 1911
1911
location
Astley Bank Lodge Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8780276
1st April 1911
1915
employment
Weaver in Cotton mill
United Kingdom
Source:8780287
8th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J35155
HMS VIVID I
Source:8780287
8th March 1915 - 30th April 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman - Acting Torpedoman
J.35155
HMS MARLBOROUGH
Source:8780287
1st May 1915 - 26th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman - Acting Torpedoman
J.35155
HMS VIVID I
Source:8780287
27th June 1918 - 22nd July 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman - Torpedoman
J.35155
HMS DEFIANCE
Source:8780287
23rd July 1918 - 19th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8780287
19th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Ainsworth |
| Source | 6417161 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Preston Street, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Astley Bank Lodge Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J.35155 | HMS MARLBOROUGH | Able Seaman - Acting Torpedoman | ||
| Royal Navy | J.35155 | HMS VIVID I | Able Seaman - Acting Torpedoman | ||
| Royal Navy | J.35155 | HMS DEFIANCE | Able Seaman - Torpedoman | ||
| Royal Navy | J35155 | HMS VIVID I | Ordinary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| Thomas Ainsworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eward Owen Ainsworth | brother | 1895 | |
| Arthur Ainsworth | brother | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-08 | 5'1" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 | Keith30819 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Keith30819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James and Edward Ainsworth | Keith30819 | |
| James Ainsworth | Keith30819 |
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