John BURNS

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BURNS

Forename(s): John

Place of Birth: Millom, Cumberland

Service No: 67380

Rank: Corporal

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Defence Corps

Battalion / Unit: 153rd Protection Coy

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Age: ---

Date of Death: 1918-07-01

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CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: 379.

CWGC Cemetery: SKIPTON (ST. STEPHEN’S) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

John Burns was the son of James and Mary A. Burns. Both parents were born in Co. Down, Ireland.

1881 Millom, Cumberland Census: 15, Borwick Rails - John Burns, aged 4 years, born Millom, Cumberland, son of James and Marianne Burns.

1891 Ulverston, Lancashire Census: 26, Kennedy Street - John Burns, aged 14 years, born Millom, Cumberland, son of James and Mary A. Burns.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte (A/Cpl) John Burns, 11/14408, W. York. R. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 26.8.15.; Cpl 67380, R.D.C. Deceased 1.7.18.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: A/Cpl John Burns, 11/14408, 11 W. York R. Theatres of war in which served: 1(a) [France and Belgium] 26.8.15 to 24.7.16.; Cpl 67380, Royal Defence Corps. D. 1.7.18.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Cpl John Burns, 67380, 153 Coy R.D.C. Date and Place of Death: 1.7.18. P. of War Camp Skipton. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Brother - Robert J. £8 5s. 10d. Brother - James P. £8 5s. 9d. Brother - Daniel. £8 5s. 10d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) for John not found.

Data Source: Craven Herald Article

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

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