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We remember John Charles Grant
We remember John Charles Grant
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
15 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615776
6th April 1891
1901
education
Font Hill School
East Grinstead, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8615782
1st April 1901
1901
location
Font Hill School, East Grinstead, Sussex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8615782
1st April 1901
1911
education
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8615800
3rd April 1911
1911
employment
University student
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8615800
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Meadowcroft, Trumpington Road, Cambridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615806
3rd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant (on probation)
Rifle Brigade
6th Battalion
Source:8615825
29th November 1914 - 7th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8615878
25th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Rifle Brigade
6th Battalion
Source:8615837
8th July 1915
1923
location
Bradden House, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8615878
3rd February 1923
1948
marriage
Dorothy M. Chance or Hemsted
Source:8615885
1948
1959
location
Bradden House, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8615890
February 1959
service
British Army
Captain
Rifle Brigade
6th Battalion
Source:8615878
1959
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:8615890
25th February 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Grant |
| Source | 1420263 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| Bradden House, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd February 1923 | |
| Bradden House, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known February 1959 | |
| Font Hill School, East Grinstead, Sussex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Meadowcroft, Trumpington Road, Cambridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 6th Battalion | Second Lieutenant (on probation) | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 6th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 6th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline I. Grant | mother | ||
| Charles E. Grant | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy M. Chance or Hemsted | wife | 1948 |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record 1889 in Free BMD database | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1891 England, Cambridgeshire, St Andrew the Less, District 23 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1901 England, Sussex, East Grinstead, District 4 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1911 England, Hampshire, Fawley, District 1 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1911 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington, District 20 | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Issue 29000 8 December 1914 p.10454 | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Issue No. 29223 Supplement, 8 July 1915 p.6689 | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index cards, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966 | Wendy54828 | |
| Marriage record 1948 in Free BMD database | Wendy54828 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966 | Wendy54828 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966 | Wendy54828 |
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