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We remember John William Curtis
We remember John William Curtis
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Samuel
Source:9134869
1868
1870
sibling
Fanny
Source:9134869
1870
1873
sibling
Frances
Source:9134869
1873
1879
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7518669
1879
1881
location
Maynards Green, Horeham Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9134870
5th April 1881 - 3rd April 1891
1881
sibling
Thomas
Source:9134869
1881
1904
marriage
Florence Elaine Avard
Source:9134864
1904
1907
children
Kenneth William
Source:9134867
1907
1909
children
Eric John Noel
Source:9134867
1909
1911
location
Chapel Cottage, Horeham Road
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9134867
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
76965
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1065965
service
British Army
Sapper
213525
Royal Engineers
Source:1065965
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7518669
Source:9134856
22nd March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Stone 11B
Source:7518669
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Curtis |
| Source | 7518669 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Cottage, Horeham Road | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Maynards Green, Horeham Road | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1881 - 3rd April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 76965 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 213525 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth William | son | 1907 | |
| Eric John Noel | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | mother | ||
| John Curtis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel | brother | 1868 | |
| Fanny | sister | 1870 | |
| Frances | sister | 1873 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elaine Avard | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourSapper John William Curtis, Royal Engineers, is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.
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Heathfield War MemorialJohn William Curtis is commemorated on the Heathfield War Memorial.Contributed by:
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Horam War MemorialJ W Curtis is commemorated on Horam (Horeham Road) War Memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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Horam (Horeham Road) and WarbletonMore about Horam (Horeham Road) and Warbleton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Heathfield War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Horam War Memorial | John72644 |
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