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Surname: EARNSHAW
Forename(s): Farrand
Place of Birth: Calton, Yorkshire
Service No: 27500
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion
Division: 21st Division
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1916-07-01
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 3A and 3D.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: AIRTON, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: KIRKBY MALHAM, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Farrand Earnshaw was the son of William and Jane Earnshaw, née Kayley and brother of A/Sergeant Kayley Earnshaw (11988) (q.v.). Their father was born at Paythorne and mother at Hellifield, Yorkshire. Farrand and Kayley were uncles of Ordinary Seaman George Earnshaw (J/30711) (q.v.).
1891 Calton, Yorkshire Census: Farrand Earnshaw, aged 1 year, born Calton, son of William and Jane Earnshaw.
1901 Airton, Yorkshire Census: Farrand Earnshaw, aged 11 years, born Calton, Yorkshire, son of Jane Earnshaw, widow.
1911 Calton, Yorkshire Census: Farrand Earnshaw, aged 21 years, born Calton. [Farrand was employed by Thomas Dinsdale, Farmer.]
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Farrand Earnshaw, 27500, York. R. Dead.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Farrand Earnshaw, 27500, 10/York. R. Dead.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Farrand Earnshaw, 27500, 10th Bn Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 1.7.16. In Action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother Sole Legatee - Jane. £5 8s. 7d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Farrand. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Jane Earnshaw. Relationship: Mother. Address 1. Howgarth, Airton, Bell Busk, Leeds. Address 2. Scotsthrop [sic], Airton, Leeds.
Farrand was killed in action during the Battles of the Somme, 1916, 1 July-18 November, at the Battle of Albert, 1916, 1-13 July.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
EARNSHAW, Farrand, son of Mrs. Earnshaw, of Airton, killed in action in France July 1, 1916.
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Private Farrand EARNSHAW
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 21st Division
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28 July 1916
KIRKBY MALHAMDALE AND THE WAR
We regret to have to report that Pte. Farrand Earnshaw, of Airton, has been reported by the War Office as missing from July 1st, 1916. Pte. Earnshaw was the youngest son of Mrs. Earnshaw, and up to the time of joining the Forces in March last was living at home with his mother. Universal sympathy is felt throughout the Dale for the family, and especially for his mother, who in June last lost her other son, Sergeant K. Earnshaw, D.C.M.
18 August 1916
EARNSHAW – July 1st, killed in action in France, Pte. Farrand Earnshaw, youngest son of Mrs. Earnshaw, of Airton.
18 August 1916
AIRTON FAMILY'S THIRD BEREAVEMENT – PRIVATE F. EARNSHAW
Mrs. Earnshaw, of Airton, whose youngest son Farrand was reported as missing from July 1st, received from the War Office on Tuesday a statement that her son was killed in action in France on July 1st. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. Earnshaw and her family in this their third bereavement. Her son, Sergeant Kayley Earnshaw, D.C.M. was killed on June 9th, and her grandson, Seaman Earnshaw, was lost is the Naval Battle.
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28 July 1916
KIRKBY MALHAMDALE AND THE WAR
We regret to have to report that Mrs. Earnshaw, of Airton, has been informed by the War Office that her son, Pte. Farrand Earnshaw, had been missing since July 1st. Pte. Earnshaw was the youngest brother of Sergt Kayley Earnshaw, D.C.M., whose death was reported in June. He was living with his mother up to the time of joining the army in March last. Great sympathy is felt throughout the dale for the family, and especially for the mother.
18 August 1916
ANOTHER AIRTON SOLDIER KILLED
Mrs. Earnshaw, of Airton, whose youngest son, Farrand, was reported as missing from July 1st, has received from the War Office today a statement that her son was killed in action in France on July 1st. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. Earnshaw and her family in this their third bereavement. Her son, Sergeant Kayley Earnshaw, D.C.M., was killed on June 9th, and her grandson, Seaman Earnshaw, was lost in the naval battle.
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