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We remember James Alfred Day
We remember James Alfred Day
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Harry Day
Source:5489927
1890
1892
sibling
Emily Day
Source:5489927
1892
1894
sibling
William Day
Source:5489927
1894
1896
sibling
Charles Day
Source:5489927
1896
1898
1898
location
63 Artingworth Street, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5520495
11th June 1898
1900
location
1 Circus Minories, Aldgate, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489936
5th September 1900
1900
sibling
Frances Day
Source:5489927
1900
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:5489927
31st March 1901
1901
location
147 Meanly Road, East Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489927
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Frederick Day
Source:5489931
1903
1907
sibling
Albert Day
Source:5489931
1907
1911
location
498 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London East
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489931
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Post Boy
Dent and Sons Ltd
Aldine House, Bedford St, Covent Garden, London
United Kingdom
Source:5520533
11th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:9159947
11th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1152934
5th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
34813
Army Service Corps
1st Cavalry Supply Column
Source:5520533
12th December 1914
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wounds to thighs
Hospital/Institution
Source:5521122
30th November 1917
1918
awards
Gold Wound Stripe
Other War Service Award
Source:5521165
31st July 1918
1918
discharge
Source:5521165
31st July 1918
1921
marriage
Gladys Margaret Holland
Source:5489937
1921
service
British Army
Driver
T/34813
Army Service Corps
army service corps 7th Unit
Source:1152934
service
British Army
Driver
6567
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:9159947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Alfred |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Day |
| Source | 5520495 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Circus Minories, Aldgate, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th September 1900 | |
| 147 Meanly Road, East Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 498 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London East | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 63 Artingworth Street, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th June 1898 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/34813 | Army Service Corps | army service corps 7th Unit | Driver | |
| British Army | 34813 | Army Service Corps | 1st Cavalry Supply Column | Driver | |
| British Army | 6567 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Gold Wound Stripe | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Day | father | ||
| Emily Stone | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Day | brother | 1890 | |
| Emily Day | sister | 1892 | |
| William Day | brother | 1894 | |
| Charles Day | brother | 1896 | |
| Frances Day | sister | 1900 | |
| Frederick Day | brother | 1903 | |
| Albert Day | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Margaret Holland | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-07-31 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-09-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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James Alfred DayJames Alfred Day on joining the Army Service Corps on 11.9.1914 at Marylebone, Middlesex., no. 34813. Age 16 (he claimed he was born on 9.4.1896 instead of 1898).
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Driver James Alfred DayJames Alfred Day, no. 34813 Army Service Corps, in 1915Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of James Alfred DayPhotograph of a copy of the birth certificate of James Alfred DayContributed by:
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Letter to James Alfred Day, DEcember 1914Letter to Driver James A Day, no 34813, from former employer Dent and Sons Ltd, wishing a Happy Christmas.Contributed by:
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Leg wound to James Alfred DayPhotograph of thigh wound from a shell sustained by James Alfred Day on 17.11.1917 while serving with the 2nd Rifle Brigade.Contributed by:
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Ship wound label of James Alfred DayShip label (front) attached to 6567 Rifleman James Alfred Day, 2nd Rifle Brigade, when evacuated to England on 22.11.1917. Wound description Severe to thighs. Ship named 'St Denis'.Contributed by:
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Ship wound label to James A Day (reverse side)Reverse side of ship wound label to Rifleman James Alfred Day. Gives the date as 22.11.1917, Army Train 23, and his condition as 'Helpless'.Contributed by:
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Message from 2nd Canadian CCSMessage to J.A.Day's parents from the Chaplain, 2nd Canadian CCS on 29.11.17 saying he had been sent to the Base on 22.11.17, but didn't know to which hospital he was taken.Contributed by:
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Telegram informing Mr H. Day of J.A. Day's woundsTelegram on 30.11.17 from Winchester to Mr H. Day of Catherine Road, Forest Gate informing him that 6567 Day, 2 Rifle Brigade, had gunshot wounds thighs and was dangerously ill in 13 General Hospital, Bologne. No permission to visit.Contributed by:
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James Alfred Day in hospitalJames Alfred Day (left) recovering from wounds in 1918.Contributed by:
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James Alfred Day in hospitalJames Alfred Day (left) in hospital, recovering from wounds to his thighs.Contributed by:
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Medals of James Alfred DayPhoto of the medals belonging to James Alfred DayContributed by:
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Army Discharge document of James Alfred DayNo. 6567 Rfn. Jaames Alfred Day, Rifle Brigade, previously in the Army Service Regt., born Stratford on 9.4.1896, trade post boy. Description 5ft 5 in, fair, hazel eyes, brown hair, wound scars both thighs and back. Enlisted 11.9.14Final discharge 31.7.18: no longer physically fit due to wounds received in action. Decorations: BEF 1914-15-16-17-18, Gold Wound Stripe (one).Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Day.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to he one which would have been awarded to James Day.Contributed by:
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Petit Missel RomainMissed bought by James Day in Steenbecoque, Nord, France in 1914. Signed by his only son James Day in 1946.Contributed by:
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Leave permission 191534813 Driver Day J.A., ASC attached North Midland Mobile Vety. Section has permission to travel from Abeele Station to Boulogne for 7 days leave in England.Contributed by:
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2nd Army Leave Form34813 Driver J.A. Day, ASC proceed to England from Sept 1st 1915 to Sept 7th 1915. Return by 5.40pm train from Victoria and boat leaving Folkestone Harbour at 8.45pm.Contributed by:
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Scabies CertificateDriver J.A. Day ASC attached 1/1 N.M Mobile Vet. Section has been given a bath and issued with clean clothing before proceeding on leave. He is free of scabies.Contributed by:
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James Alfred Day medal ribbonsMedal ribbons: 1914 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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Treatment Card for James Alfred DayDay, James Alfred, 6567 Rifleman, 2nd Rifle Brigade. Discharged from General Hospital, Nottingham on 16.7.1918 with G.S.W. right thigh.Contributed by:
John1354
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England Census | John1354 | |
| 1911 England Census | John1354 | |
| Parish Registers, City of London, St Botolph church, Aldgate | John1354 | |
| Marriage Record of James A. Day | John1354 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| Driver James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| James Alfred Day, ASC | John1354 | |
| Driver James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| Birth Certificate of James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| Letter to James Alfred Day, DEcember 1914 | John1354 | |
| Leg wound to James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| Ship wound label of James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| Ship wound label to James A Day (reverse side) | John1354 | |
| Message from 2nd Canadian CCS | John1354 | |
| Telegram informing Mr H. Day of J.A. Day's wounds | John1354 | |
| James Alfred Day in hospital | John1354 | |
| James Alfred Day in hospital | John1354 | |
| Medals of James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| Army Discharge document of James Alfred Day | John1354 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Petit Missel Romain | John1354 | |
| Leave permission 1915 | John1354 | |
| 2nd Army Leave Form | John1354 | |
| Scabies Certificate | John1354 | |
| James Alfred Day medal ribbons | John1354 | |
| Treatment Card for James Alfred Day | John1354 |
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