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Surname: WISEMAN
Forename(s): John Rushton
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 26651
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'D' Coy 1/5th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1917-11-22
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. A. 22.
CWGC Cemetery: AEROPLANE CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John Rushton Wiseman was the son of Fred and Sarah Ellen Wiseman, née Rushton. Fred was born at Gargrave and Sarah at Earby, Yorkshire. John was the cousin of Private Fred Wiseman (203333) (q.v.).
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 1, Town Head - John R. Wiseman, aged 2 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Fred and Sarah E. Wiseman.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 1, Town Head - John Rushton Wiseman, aged 12 years, born Barnoldswick, son of Fred and Sarah Ellen Wiseman.
The British Army Pension Record for John Rushton Wiseman exists but may be incomplete. The Pension Record states that John had enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers on the 17 April 1915, but was discharged on the 27 April 1915 "Having made a misstatement as to age on enlistment."
The British Army Service Record for John Rushton Wiseman exists but may be incomplete.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John B. [sic] Wiseman, 26651, W. Rid. R. K. in A. 22.11.17.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Bushton [sic] Wiseman, 26651, 1/5 W. Rid. R. K. in A. 22.11.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Rushton Wiseman, 26651, 1/5th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 22.11.17. In Action. Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Fred. £8 1s. 11d.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
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:
WISEMAN, John Rushton, aged 19 years, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiseman, Gisburn Road, [Barnoldswick], killed, France.
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Private John Rushton WISEMAN
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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07 December 1917
WISEMAN – Killed in action in France, Private John Rushton Wiseman, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiseman, 39, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, aged 19 years.
07 December 1917
BARNOLDSWICK – HIS FIRST TIME IN THE LINE
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiseman, 39, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, have sustained a severe blow in the death of their only son, Pte. John Rushton Wiseman, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, news of which came to hand on Monday evening. He was 19 years of age and had only been in France about six weeks when he was killed, this being his first day’s experience of actual warfare. Previous to joining up he was engaged on farm service at Coates Flatt, Barnoldswick.
Lieut.-Col. R. P. Atkinson, in a letter of condolence to the bereaved parents, writes:– “Your son had not been with us long, but he had won the warmest regard of all officers and men. This was his first time in the line, and his conduct and behaviour throughout was that of a true soldier. Please accept the deepest sympathy of all officers and men in ‘D’ Company in your sad loss.”
22 November 1918
WISEMAN – In Loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private John Rushton Wiseman, West Riding Regiment, who was killed in action in France November 22nd, 1917.
He left his home in perfect health,
He looked so strong and brave;
We little thought how soon he’d be
Laid in a heroes grave.
He gives us still the dear old smile
From the photo on the wall;
We feel as if our hearts would break
When fond memories we recall.
From his loving Father, Mother and Sister, 39 Gisburne Road, Barnoldswick.
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07 December 1917
WISEMAN – Killed in France, Pte. John Rushton Wiseman, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiseman, of Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, aged 19.
07 December 1917
BARNOLDSWICK
HIS FIRST TIME IN THE LINE
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiseman, 39, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, have sustained a severe blow in the death of their only son, Private John Rushton Wiseman, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, news of which came to hand on Monday evening. He was 19 years of age and had only been in France about six weeks when he was killed, this being his first days’ experience of actual warfare. Previous to joining up he was engaged on farm service at Coates Flatt, Barnoldswick. Lieut.-Col. R.P. Atkinson, in a letter of condolence to the bereaved parents, writes:– “Your son had not been with us long, but he had won the warmest regard of all officers and men. This was his first time in the line, and his conduct and behaviour throughout was that of a true soldier. Please accept the deepest sympathy of all officers and men in ‘D’ Company in your sad loss.”
22 November 1918
WISEMAN – In loving memory of Pte. John R. Wiseman, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, killed in action Nov. 22nd, 1917, aged 19.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love, and remembrance live for ever.
– From all at Grandmother’s. Town Head, Barnoldswick.
WISEMAN – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte John Rushton Wiseman, West Riding Regiment, who was killed in action in France Nov. 22nd, 1917.
He left his home in perfect health,
He looked so strong and brave;
We little thought how soon he’d be
Laid in a hero’s grave.
He gives us still the dear old smile
From the photo on the wall;
We feel as if our hearts would break
When fond memories we recall.
– From his loving Father, Mother and Sister. 39, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick.
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