Ernest BLACKBURN

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BLACKBURN

Forename(s): Ernest

Place of Birth: Nelson, Lancashire

Service No: 4463

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Lancashire Fusiliers

Battalion / Unit: 'B' Coy 1st Battalion

Division: 29th Division

Age: 21

Date of Death: 1915-06-04

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219.

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Ernest Blackburn was the son of John and Rebecca Blackburn, née Hoggins. John was born at Kirkham, Lancashire and Rebecca at Oakengates, Shropshire.

1901 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 92, Bradshaw Street - Ernest Blackburn, aged 6 years, born Nelson, son of John and Rebecca Blackburn.

1911 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 197, Leeds Road - Ernest Blackburn, aged 16 years, born Nelson, son of John and Rebecca Blackburn.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Ernest Blackburn, 4463, Lan. Fus. Theatre of War first served in: 2B [Balkans}. Date of entry therein: 2.6.15. K. in A. 4.6.15.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Ernest Blackburn, 4463, 1st Lancs. Fusrs.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Ernest Blackburn, 4463, 1 Bn Lancs. Fus. Date and Place of Death: 4.6.15. Gallipoli. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: War Gratuity: Mother Sole Legatee - Rebecca. £3 0s. 0d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Ernest. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Rebecca Blackburn. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Address 1. 10, Edmondson Street, Barnoldswick. Address 2. 23, Leyland Road, Burnley.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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