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We remember John Croston
We remember John Croston
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
location
Povers Court, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8916111
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Boiler Cleaner (Ship)
Source:8916109
31st March 1901
1901
location
Cambridge Place, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8916109
31st March 1901
1911
location
47 Back St Anne Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8916108
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Source:8916105
9th December 1915
1919
dates
Age 36
Source:8916105
30th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8916105
30th January 1919
children
Margaret Croston
Source:8916108
marriage
Elizabeth
Source:8916108
service
British Army
Private
60233
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:1036553
1922
death
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8916106
Source:8916107
9th February 1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Croston |
| Source | 1036553 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Back St Anne Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Cambridge Place, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| Povers Court, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 60233 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Croston | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah | mother | ||
| John Croston | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife |
Media
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Flaybrick cemetery memorial (closeup)Closeup of WW1 memorial in Flaybrick Hill Cemetery, Birkenhead.
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Communities
Communities
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Flaybrick Hill Cemetery (Birkenhead, Wirral)More about Flaybrick Hill Cemetery (Birkenhead, Wirral)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Flaybrick cemetery memorial (closeup) | Hannah21187 |
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