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Surname: PEART
Forename(s): John
Place of Birth: Malham, Yorkshire
Service No: 22746
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Battalion / Unit: 93rd Coy
Division: 31st Division
Age: 23
Date of Death: 1917-04-22
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. E. 19.
CWGC Cemetery: BAILLEUL ROAD EAST CEMETERY, ST. LAURENT-BLANGY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
John Peart was the son of William and Ann Elizabeth Peart, née Lund and brother of Private Alexander Peart (41548) (q.v.). Their father was born at Grassington and mother at Malham, Yorkshire.
1901 Clayton, Bradford, Yorkshire Census: Cote Farm House - John Peart, aged 8 years, born Malham, Yorkshire, son of William and Ann E. Peart.
1911 Clayton, Bradford, Yorkshire Census: 10, Oxford Street - John Peart, aged 18 years, born Malham, Yorkshire, son of William and Ann Elizabeth Peart.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John Peart, 1132, 16/W. Yorks.; 22746, M.G.C. Theatre of War first served in: (3) [Egypt]. Date of entry therein: 22.12.15. K. in A. 22.4.17.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Peart, 1132, W. York. R.; 22746, M.G.C. K. in A. 22.4.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Peart, 22746, 93rd Coy Machine Gun Corps. Date and Place of Death: 22.4.17. France of Belgium. In action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and Sole Legatee - Annie Elizabeth. £13 18s. 4d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for John.
John is commemorated on the Clayton War Memorial.
Photograph: 'Bradford Weekly Telegraph' (25 May 1917).
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Private John PEART
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 31st Division
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25 May 1917
MALHAM – A MALHAMDALE SOLDIER KILLED
Mr. William Peart, a former well known resident of Malham, and now residing at Clayton, near Bradford, has received intimation that his eldest son, Private John Peart, has been killed in France. Private Peart joined one of the Bradford ‘Pal’ Battalions on their formation, and he first saw active service in Egypt, being subsequently transferred to France. Here he was attached to a Machine Gun Corps and became a very efficient soldier and one who commanded the respect of all whom he came in contact. He met his death through the bursting of an enemy shell whilst he was returning from the trenches with his machine gun, and two other of his comrades were also killed. Private Peart, who was only 23 years of age, was more than an average football and cricket player. In the village of his adoption he was held in high esteem as a promising young man, and the news of his death is regretted by those who had the privilege of his acquaintance. He had leave from France shortly before Christmas, and since returning to the Front his letters have always been characterised by a cheery optimism. We will give a photograph of the deceased next week.
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Killed along with 5 other men of the 93rd Company of the MGC in assembly trenches whilst awaiting to move forward to support the attack by the 63rd (Royal Navy) Division on the village of Gavrelle. Still remembered. All 6 men buried in Bailleul Road East Cemetery.