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Surname: BARNES
Forename(s): Fred Archibald
Place of Birth: Haslingden, Lancashire
Service No: 6/2701
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 1/6th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1916-09-03
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: XII. K. 10
CWGC Cemetery: CONNAUGHT CEMETERY, THIEPVAL
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Fred Archibald Barnes was the son of Thomas and Martha Jane Barnes, née Marland. Thomas was born at Haslingden and Martha at Kearsley, Lancashire.
1891 Haslingden, Lancashire Census: 20, Skinners Lane - Fred Barnes, aged 2 weeks, born Haslingden, son of Thomas and Martha J. Barnes.
1901 Haslingden, Lancashire Census: 25, High Street - F.A. Barnes, aged 10 years, born Haslingden, son of Thomas and M.J. Barnes.
1911 Haslingden, Lancashire Census: 3, Carr Mill Street - Fred Archibald Barnes, aged 20 years, born Haslingden. [Fred was boarding with his sister, Mary Ann and brother-in-law, William Wood.]
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Fred A. Barnes, 2701, W. Rid. R. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 14.4.15. D. of W. 3.9.16.
Fred is not listed in the Nominal Roll of the 1/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Fred A. Barnes, 6/2701, 1/6 W. Rid. R. K. in A. 3.9.16.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Fred A. Barnes, 2701, 1/6th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 3.9.16. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Thomas. £11 8s. 5d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Fred. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Martha Jane Barnes. Relationship: Mother. Address: 14, George Street, Coates, Barnoldswick.
Fred was killed in action during the Battles of the Somme, 1916, 1 July-18 November, at the Battle of Pozières, 23 July-3 September.
A short biography of Fred is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
See also: ‘Guiseley Terriers: A Small Part in The Great War – A History of the 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment’ by Stephen Barber (2018).
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:
BAINES, F.A., aged 25 years, West Riding Regiment, son of Mrs. Baines, of 14, George Street, Coates, [Barnoldswick], killed in action in France 1916.
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Private Fred Archibald BARNES
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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15 September 1916
BARNES - September 3rd, killed in action in France, Pte. F. A. Barnes, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, son of Mrs. Barnes, 14, George Street, Coates, Barnoldswick, aged 25 years.
15 September 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MAN KILLED IN A DUG-OUT
Mrs. Barnes, 14, George Street, Coates, received news on Friday morning last of the death of her son, Pte. F. A. Barnes, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, which took place on Sunday, September 3rd. Pte. Barnes was 25 years of age and had been in France fifteen months. He formerly worked as a weaver at Mr. M. Horsfield's Barnsey Shed.
Second-Lieutenant J. S. Spencer, in a letter conveying the sad intelligence to Mrs. Barnes, says:- "He was killed by a shell which burst in a dug-out. He was killed instantly, and we laid him to rest alongside some of his friends who had likewise died in the cause of honour and liberty."
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15 September 1916
BARNES - September 3rd, in action in France, Pte. F.A. Barnes, of the West Riding Regiment, son of Mrs. Barnes, of George Street, Coates, Barnoldswick, aged 25.
15 September 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MAN KILLED IN A DUG-OUT
Mrs. Barnes, 14, George Street, Coates, received news on Friday morning last of the death of her son, Pte. F. A. Barnes, 6th Duke of Wellington's Regiment, which took place on Sunday, September 3rd. Pte. Barnes was 25 years of age and had been in France fifteen months. He formerly worked as a weaver at Mr. M. Horsfield's Barnsey Shed. Second-Lieutenant J. S. Spencer, in a letter conveying the sad intelligence to Mrs. Barnes, says:- "He was killed by a shell which burst in a dug-out. He was killed instantly, and we laid him to rest alongside some of his friends who had likewise died in the cause of honour and liberty."
07 September 1917
BARNES - In ever loving memory of Pte. Fred A. Barnes, Lewis Gun Section, W.R.R., killed in action at Thiepval, Sept. 3rd, 1916, aged 25 years.
When alone in sorrow my bitter tears flow,
There stealeth a dream of the sweet long ago;
Unknown to the world be stands by me aide
And whispers "Dear mother, death cannot divide."
O Lord, how mysterious are Thy ways
To take from me a loving son in the best of his days.
- From his sorrowing Mother and Brother, Tom Marland (somewhere in France), 14, George Street, Coates, Barnoldswick.
To the dear and loving memory of Fred:
Hold him in Thine arms, O Father,
Let him henceforth be
A messenger of love between
My aching heart and Thee.
Too far away thy grave to see,
But not too far for me to think of thee.
- Always in thought by his sorrowing sweetheart Alice, and her mother. 2, Back Park Road, Barnoldswick.
BARNES - In proud memory of F. A. Barnes, Lewis Gun Section, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, killed in action September 3rd, 1916, in France.
In the bloom of life death claimed him
In the pride of his manhood days,
To know him was to love him,
None spoke of his name but with praise.
"Gone, but not forgotten" by his sorrowing Sister, Alice, Brother-in-law Joe, and Niece Elsie.
Rose Villa, Coates, Barnoldswick.
06 September 1918
BARNES - In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte F.A. Barnes, who was killed at Thiepval, France, Sept. 3rd, 1916.
Two lonely years have passed away
Since that great sorrow fell;
Still in our hearts we mourn the loss
Of him we loved so well.
- From his loving Mother and Brother Morland (in Lincoln Hospital). 14, George Street, Coates, Barnoldswick.
BARNES - In ever loving memory of Fred (Pte. F.A. Barnes), who was killed in France Sept. 3rd. 1916.
We cannot, Lord, Thy purpose see,
But all is well that's done by Thee.
Though gone from our sight, to memory ever dear.
- From Alice and her Mother; also David, his chum. 2, Backpark Road, Barnoldswick.
BARNES - In ever loving memory of our dear brother Fred, who was killed in France Sept. 3rd, 1916.
Time may heal a broken heart,
Time may make a wound less sore;
But Time cannot stop the longing
To see our loved one gone before.
- Sadly missed by his loving Sister Alice, and Brother-in-law Joe (now serving); also Niece Elsie. Rose Villa, Coates, Barnoldswick.
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