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Surname: VARLEY
Forename(s): John
Place of Birth: Barrowford, Lancashire
Service No: 242710
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 1/5th Battalion
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1916-09-03
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 6 A and 6 B.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John Varley was the son of Thomas Edward and Alice Varley, née Tatham. Thomas was born at Barrowford and Alice at Lowerhouse, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire.
1901 Barrowford, Lancashire Census: 63d, Gisburn Road - John Varley, aged 10 years, born Barrowford, son of Thomas E. and Alice Varley.
1911 Barrowford, Lancashire Census: 63d, Gisburn Road - John Varley, aged 20 years, born Barrowford, son of Thomas and Alice Varley.
John was married to Alice Myers in 1916.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John Varley, 242710, W. Rid. R.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John Varley, 242710, 1/6th W. Rid. R.; 1/5th W. Rid. R. K. in A. 5-9-16. [sic].
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte John Varley, 242710, 1/6th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 3.9.16. France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Alice. £4 9s. 0d. Self and child.
Although SDGW and CWGC state that John died whilst serving with the 1/6th Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), he is not listed as a casualty in that battalion’s war diary for the 3 September 1916. He was serving with the 1/5th Bn. when he was killed in action (see 'West Yorkshire Pioneer' article 20 October 1916 and ‘Medal and Award Rolls’).
John is commemorated on the Barrowford War Memorial.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Photograph © IWM (HU 93559).
Data Source: Local War Memorial
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Private John VARLEY
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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20 October 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MEN MISSING
Anxiety is felt by relatives of the under-mentioned Barnoldswick soldiers, who have been posted as missing at various dates during the recent big push. Any information regarding them will be welcomed at the addresses given:–
Private John Varley, Duke of Wellington’s, 25 years of age, a native of Barrowford, also reported missing since September 3rd, after being in France seven weeks. His wife resides at 22, Clifford Street, Barnoldswick.
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20 October 1916
BARNOLDSWICK MEN MISSING
Pre. John Varley, 1st 5th Duke of Wellington’s, 25 years of age, a native of Barrowford, also reported missing since September 3rd, after being in France seven weeks. His wife resides at 22 Clifton Street, Barnoldswick.
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