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We remember John Arkwright
We remember John Arkwright
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7346530
1884
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8575592
1911
service
British Army
Private
36697
Liverpool Regiment
Source:657020
service
British Army
Private
28944
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:657020
service
British Army
Private
28944
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:7346530
1918
death
Source:7346530
16th June 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7346530
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Arkwright |
| Source | 657020 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36697 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 28944 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 28944 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Arkwright | mother | ||
| George Arkwright | father |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private ArkwrightThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private John Arkwright for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: John Arkwright. Address: 35 Mercer St, Preston. Occupation: Cart Driver. Regiment: Kings Own Royal Lancaster 8th Batt. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 28944. Date of Death: June 18th 1918. Place where killed or injury received: Killed in action on field in France. Remarks:- None.
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Arkwright | Preston485 |
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