http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1498601/BARRETT,%20J%20L the certificate is free to copy

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Born:  1878 in Horwich End in Fernilee Parish, Whaley Bridge.

1881 Census: Living in Horwich End, Whaley Bridge aged 3yrs.

1891 Census: Living at Fern Bank Farm, Horwich End aged 13yrs at School.

1901 Census: Living at 1 Wesley Terrace, Fairfield.

Occupation: Postman.

1911 Census: Living at 33 Queens Road, Fairfield.

Occupation: Postman.

 

Served in the MGC as a Gunner Service No: 625 Promoted to Corporal.

Death: August 1919 in Jubbalpore, India.

James Lomas Barrett
SAD END OF A CAREER
It will come as a great shock to Fairfield residents to learn of the tragic death of Driver James Barrett, elder son of Mrs S Barrett, of Conway Villas, 33 Queens Road, Fairfield. A cable was received from his Commanding Officer in India last Monday conveying the sad announcement that her son had been drowned. It will be remembered that before joining his Majesty’s Forces James Barrett was a postman at the General Post Office, Buxton. Always a clever mechanic and skilful in motor work, he joined the Motor Corps and served in the war. He was not long ago home on leave. Of a bright, cheery disposition and a favourite with his fellows, his untimely end will be lamented by a large circle of friends. Mrs Barrett will while mourning the loss of a beloved son, have the satisfaction of knowing how highly he was esteemed. To the bereaved will be extended the deepest sympathy.

As reported in Buxton Advertiser

Probate records give the date as 8/8/1919 Service records give the date as 11/8/1919. Cause of death ‘Accidental Drowning’.

http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/154735/BALL,%20ROBERT the certificate is free to download

 

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1891: born on 8th July 1891 & Christened: 9th September 1891 @ St Peters Church, Fairfield.  He was the son of Phillip and Sarah who was a local girl from Burbage. Robert started North Road School 2nd September 1895
1901 Census: Living at Under 1 Rutland Terrace aged 9yrs.
1911 Census: Living at 11 Bench Lane, Fairfield aged 19yrs.
Occupation: Errand Boy for Grocer. Robert was the second eldest of 5 children.

1914: Robert enlisted in March 6th Battalion Notts & Derby Pte.2140. Robert gave his occupation as a Fireman, he was employed by London & North Western Railway Company. Aged 22yrs. Robert arrived in France on 28th February 1915. On the 28th September 1915 following his death Robert’s personal effects were sent to his Mother Sarah Ball of 11 Bench Road, they included his Prayer Book, Letters & Photographs. Upon enlistment Robert had 3 older brothers  Benjamin (36) living on Alma Street, Joseph (34) living at Devonshire Cottages & Phillip (31) living at Southfield Terrace, there were 2 younger brothers Thomas (23) at Townhead and Alfred (20) living at home 11 Bench Road.

Robert Ball enlisted into the 1/6th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) which was a territorial unit with HQ in Chesterfield, serving with the Notts. & Derby Brigade in the North Midland Division. They were mobilised for war service on the 5th of August 1914. The Division concentrated in the Luton area by mid August. In November they moved to Braintree to prepare for service overseas. They proceeded to France, landing at Boulogne on the 25th pf February being first complete Territorial Division to arrive in a theatre of war when they joined the BEF in the Ypres salient. On the 12th of May the Division was retitled 46th (North Midland) Division. They were in action during The German liquid fire attack at Hooge – See more at  http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/sherwoodforesters6.php#sthash.jHHbF3M0.dpuf

 

 

 

 

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RASC

 

John’s original WW1 Medal (2014) brought by a private collector.

http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery Grave: Rawalpindi Punjab

Pakistan (Plot 3. A22).

John Martin Bainbridge
Born: 3rd June 1885 in Fairfield one of 9 Children.

John started school on 24th April 1893, his father is given as living at The Prince of Wales Hotel, Fairfield road
1901 Census: Lived @ 34 & 36 Spring Gardens Buxton.
Father: Joseph Walter Bainbridge a Coach Proprietor.

 

1902 John was a Trainee Postman in Buxton.

1904 John was an Assistant Postman in Buxton.

1907 John was still employed as a Postman in Buxton.

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1908 Postal records show John was still employed as a Postman in Buxton.
1911 Census: Living at 36a Spring Gardens aged 25yrs.
Occupation: Postman
1915: Attested 18th September. Private DM2/129563.
1915 address 8 Fairfield Road aged 30yrs 3mths.
Occupation: Postman.
Death: Died of Heatstroke.