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We remember James Cosgrove
We remember James Cosgrove
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1898
sibling
Mary Cosgrove
Source:9630892
1898
1901
location
8 Steward Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9630929
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Jane Cosgrove
Source:9630892
1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9630892
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Sap Piecer Cotton Mill
Source:9630892
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Middleforth Brow, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9630892
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Gunner
42409
Royal Field Artillery
Source:967993
location
Factory Lane, Penwortham, Lancahire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8644616
1916
death
Source:7292891
15th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7292891
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cosgrove |
| Source | 967993 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Steward Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Factory Lane, Penwortham, Lancahire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Middleforth Brow, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42409 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cosgrove | mother | ||
| Philip Cosgrove | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cosgrove | sister | 1898 | |
| Jane Cosgrove | sister | 1901 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Cosgrove.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner James Cosgrove for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: James Cosgrove. Address: Factory Lane, Penwortham. Occupation: Spinner. Regiment: 5th Battery 45 Bicycle 8th Division R.F.A. Rank and Regimental Number: 42409 Gunner. Date of Death: 15 November 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Somme France. Remarks: None.
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Penwortham War MemorialListing those who fell in the Great War from Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire.Contributed by:
Gill49
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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 | Gill49 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gill49 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Cosgrove. | Preston485 | |
| Penwortham War Memorial | Gill49 |
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