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We remember James Cookson
We remember James Cookson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7011325
1889
service
British Army
Private
36775
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:941087
service
British Army
Private
41207
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Source:941087
1917
death
Source:7011325
13th October 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7011325
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cookson |
| Source | 941087 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36775 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 41207 | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | Private |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Cookson.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private James Cookson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Pte James Cookson. Address: 279 Fletcher Rd. Occupation: Munition Worker. Regiment: Royal Inniskilling Fusilliers. Rank and Regimental Number: Pte 41207. Date of Birth: September 3rd 1889. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: Received wounds in France 1917 & died in the 20th Casualty Clearing Station.
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Cookson. | Preston43154 |
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