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We remember Joseph Cleminson
We remember Joseph Cleminson
Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
Mary Cleminson
Source:6973316
1858
1866
sibling
Elizabeth Cleminson
Source:6973316
1866
1873
sibling
Louisa Cleminson
Source:6973316
1873
1875
sibling
Thomas Cleminson
Source:6973316
1875
1876
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:6973316
1881
1881
location
12 Kilshaw Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6973319
1881 - 1891
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:6973319
1891
1891
employment
Cotton weaver's tenter
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6973319
1891
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:6973320
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Lunatic attendant
Whittingham Asylum
Whittingham, Broughton, near Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6973320
31st March 1901
1901
location
Country Lunatic Asylum, Whittingham, Broughton, near Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6973320
1901
1903
marriage
Elizabeth Ethel Milbanke
Source:6973322
1903
1907
children
Doris Cleminson
Source:6973321
1907
1911
children
William Cleminson
Source:6973321
1911
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:6973321
1911
1911
employment
Horse driver
Preston, Lancsshire
United Kingdom
Source:6973321
1911
1911
location
7 Butler Place, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6973321
1911
1918
employment
Traveller, China dealer
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6992017
1918
1918
location
27 Essex Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6992017
1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
213269
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6973311
4th November 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6973311
4th November 1918
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6973311
1918
death
Killed in Action
On the Somme.
Flanders
France
Source:7113605
Source:6992017
Source:6973311
4th November 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7113605
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cleminson |
| Source | 856891 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kilshaw Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 - 1891 | |
| 27 Essex Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 7 Butler Place, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Country Lunatic Asylum, Whittingham, Broughton, near Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 213269 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cleminson | son | 1911 | |
| Doris Cleminson | daughter | 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cleminson | mother | ||
| William Cleminson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cleminson | sister | 1858 | |
| Elizabeth Cleminson | sister | 1866 | |
| Louisa Cleminson | sister | 1873 | |
| Thomas Cleminson | brother | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ethel Milbanke | wife | 1903 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner CleminsonThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner Joseph Cleminson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Joseph Cleminson. Address: 27 Essex Street, Preston. Occupation: Traveller China Dealer. Regiment: Royal Field Artillery. Rank and Regimental Number: Gunner, 213269. Date of Death: November 4th 1918. Place where killed: On the Somme. Remarks:- None.
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Gunner Joseph CleminsonIn the uniform of the Royal Field Artillery. Possibly his last picture on leave in Preston before his untimely death on 4th November 1918
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Cleminson.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner Cleminson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Joseph Cleminson. Address: 27 Essex St, Preston. Occupation: Traveller, China Dealer. Regiment: Royal Field Artillery. Rank and Regimental Number: Gunner, 213269. Date of Death: Nov 4th 1918. Place where killed or injury received: On the Somme. Remarks: None.Contributed by:
Preston485
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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 | Preston485 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Cleminson | Preston485 | |
| Gunner Joseph Cleminson | Elizabeth44408 | |
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Cleminson. | Preston485 |
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