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We remember John Bennett Craig
We remember John Bennett Craig
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
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1890
1914
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
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31st August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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31st March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Concussion and shrapnel wounds in action in Belgium 08/05/1915.
Hospital/Institution
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8th May 1915
1915
marriage
Dorothy Mann
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27th November 1915
1916
discharge
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8th March 1916
service
British Army
Acting
2772
Gloucestershire Regiment
6th battalion gloucest Battalion
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service
British Army
Acting L/Corporal
2772
Gloucestershire
1/6th Battalion
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Bennett |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Craig |
| Source | 9626346 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2772 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 6th battalion gloucest Battalion | Acting | |
| British Army | 2772 | Gloucestershire | 1/6th Battalion | Acting L/Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Craig | father | ||
| Edith | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Mann | wife | 27th November 1915 |
Media
Media
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The bottom of the Christmas Tin.He has engraved the bottom of the tin with his name and details.Contributed by:
Alison34415
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison34415 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Alison34415 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison34415 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Craig's Medals | Alison34415 | |
| John Craig's Christmas Tin | Alison34415 | |
| The bottom of the Christmas Tin. | Alison34415 |
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