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We remember James Anyon
We remember James Anyon
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Anyon
Source:6990322
1885
1888
sibling
Elizabeth Anyon
Source:6990322
1888
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8560229
1891
1891
location
51 Tennyson Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8560229
1891
1892
sibling
Lucy Anyon
Source:6990322
1892
1897
sibling
George Anyon
Source:6990322
1897
1899
sibling
John Anyon
Source:6990322
1899
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8560237
1901
1901
location
11 salisbury St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8560237
1901
1903
sibling
Margaret Anyon
Source:6990322
1903
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:6990322
1911
1911
employment
Blacksmith Striker -Labourer
Pre
United Kingdom
Source:6990322
1911
1911
location
82 Cemetery Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6990322
1911
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6990308
6th March 1916
employment
Weaver
Source:6988950
enlistment
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:6990308
marriage
Elizabeth Anyon
Source:8560268
service
British Army
Private
2582 (Incomplete)
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:648062
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in the Dardanelles died later in Alexandria
Alexandria
Egypt
Source:6990308
Source:6988950
6th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:6990322
16th March 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6990322
16th March 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Anyon |
| Source | 648062 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 salisbury St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 51 Tennyson Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 82 Cemetery Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2582 (Incomplete) | East Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anyon | mother | ||
| William Anyon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Anyon | brother | 1885 | |
| George Anyon | brother | 1897 | |
| John Anyon | brother | 1899 | |
| Margaret Anyon | sister | 1903 | |
| Elizabeth Anyon | sister | 1888 | |
| Lucy Anyon | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Anyon | wife |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private AnyonThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private James Anyon for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name:- Pte James Anyon. Address:- 82 Cemetery Road. Occupation:- Weaver. Regiment:- 1/5 Batt East Lancs Regt. Rank and Regimental Number:- 2582 Pte. Date of Death:- March 6th 1916. Place where killed or injured:- Wounded Dardenelles. Died Alexandra Egypt. Remarks:- None.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43156 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43156 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley Newspaper article | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Anyon | Preston485 | |
| James Anyon | Preston43148 | |
| James Anyon | Preston43148 | |
| James Anyon His gravestone | Preston43148 |
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