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We remember James Craven
We remember James Craven
Timeline
Timeline
1899
children
Mary Elizabeth Craven
Source:7620872
1899
1901
employment
General Labourer
Source:8447993
1901
1901
location
41 Maynard Street, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8447993
1901
1904
children
Harold Craven
Source:7620872
1904
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:7620872
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:7620872
1911
1911
employment
Shopkeeper / Grocer
Self Employed
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7620872
1911
1911
location
200 Brook Street, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7620872
1911
1916
employment
Chip and Fish Trade
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7620864
31st October 1916
1916
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:7620864
8th November 1916
1919
service
British Army
Private
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
14th Veterinary Hospital
Source:7620864
17th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
23450
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
14th Veterinary Hospital
Source:7620864
17th June 1919
1919
location
176 Emmanuel Street, Preston
United Kingdom
Source:7620864
17th June 1919
marriage
Ellen
Source:7620872
service
British Army
Private
SE/23450
Royal Defence Corps
Source:1007210
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Craven |
| Source | 1007210 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Emmanuel Street, Preston | United Kingdom | known 17th June 1919 | ||
| 200 Brook Street, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 41 Maynard Street, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SE/23450 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Veterinary Corps | 14th Veterinary Hospital | Private | ||
| British Army | 23450 | Royal Army Veterinary Corps | 14th Veterinary Hospital | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Craven | daughter | 1899 | |
| Harold Craven | son | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10 | 5'4" |
Media
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"Trench Art" matchbox holderA "trench Art" matchbox holder showing the name of J. Craven and his service number of 23450
Contributed by:
Preston43155
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Trench Art" matchbox holder | Preston43155 |
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