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We remember John Moses Crowhurst
We remember John Moses Crowhurst
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Ethel Crowhurst
Source:7618146
1879
1880
1881
location
58 Gloucester Road, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7618146
1881
1883
sibling
Annie Crowhurst
Source:7618162
1883
1884
sibling
Lucy Crowhurst
Source:7618162
1884
1886
sibling
Lily Crowhurst
Source:7618162
1886
1888
sibling
Clara Crowhurst
Source:7618162
1888
1891
sibling
Caleb Crowhurst
Source:7618162
1891
1891
location
Bensham Lane, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7618162
1891
1894
sibling
William Crowhurst
Source:7620404
1894
1896
sibling
Henry Crowhurst
Source:7620404
1896
1897
sibling
Albert Crowhurst
Source:7620404
1897
1900
sibling
Edith Crowhurst
Source:7620404
1900
1906
marriage
Flora Caroline Waller
Source:7618150
1906
1907
children
Dorothy Crowhurst
Source:7618171
1907
1909
children
Percy Crowhurst
Source:7618171
1909
1910
children
William Crowhurst
Source:7618171
1910
1911
employment
Labourer
L B and S Co Ry Compy
Source:7618171
1911
1911
location
28 Mitcham Road, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7618171
1911
1916
death
Somme
France
Source:7353046
21st August 1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7353046
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
S/6618
The Queen's Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1040078
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
S/6618
The Queen's Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1040078
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
S/6618
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
8th Battalion
Source:7353046
location
9, Pridham Rd., West Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7353046
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 5 D and 6 D.
Source:7353046
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Moses |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Crowhurst |
| Source | 7618144 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mitcham Road, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 58 Gloucester Road, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 9, Pridham Rd., West Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Bensham Lane, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/6618 | The Queen's Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | S/6618 | The Queen's Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | S/6618 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 8th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Crowhurst | daughter | 1907 | |
| Percy Crowhurst | son | 1909 | |
| William Crowhurst | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Ann Crowhurst | mother | ||
| Moses Crowhurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Crowhurst | sister | 1879 | |
| Annie Crowhurst | sister | 1883 | |
| Lucy Crowhurst | sister | 1884 | |
| Lily Crowhurst | sister | 1886 | |
| Clara Crowhurst | sister | 1888 | |
| Caleb Crowhurst | brother | 1891 | |
| William Crowhurst | brother | 1894 | |
| Henry Crowhurst | brother | 1896 | |
| Albert Crowhurst | brother | 1897 | |
| Edith Crowhurst | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Caroline Waller | wife | 1906 |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | stephen72929 |
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