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We remember John Fairall
We remember John Fairall
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Ebenezer Fairall
Source:8477027
1880
1882
sibling
Esther Fairall
Source:8477027
1882
1885
sibling
Samuel Fairall
Source:8477027
1885
1887
sibling
Percy Fairall
Source:8477027
1887
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8477027
5th April 1891
1891
location
Church Yard, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8477027
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Ruth Fairall
Source:8477029
1893
1894
sibling
Annie Fairall
Source:8477029
1894
1901
location
Church Yard, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8477029
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Edward David Fairall
Source:8477030
1902
1911
employment
Poultry Rearer and Beekeeper
United Kingdom
Source:8477016
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Lea Bridge Farm, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8477030
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Bessie Ada Dann
Source:8477016
20th June 1914
1917
enlistment
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8477016
26th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
45949
The Queen's Regiment
15th Labour Coy
Source:8477016
27th February 1917 - 14th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
73393
Labour Corp.
123rd Labour Coy
Source:8477016
14th May 1917 - 29th November 1917
1917
location
Sandhills Farm, Bodle Street, Nr Hailsham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8477016
November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8477016
29th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
73393
Labour Corps
Source:1185548
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Fairall |
| Source | 1185548 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Yard, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Church Yard, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lea Bridge Farm, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Sandhills Farm, Bodle Street, Nr Hailsham | United Kingdom | their own address | known November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 73393 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 45949 | The Queen's Regiment | 15th Labour Coy | Private | |
| British Army | 73393 | Labour Corp. | 123rd Labour Coy | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Fairall | mother | ||
| James Fairall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebenezer Fairall | brother | 1880 | |
| Esther Fairall | sister | 1882 | |
| Samuel Fairall | brother | 1885 | |
| Percy Fairall | brother | 1887 | |
| Annie Fairall | sister | 1894 | |
| Ruth Fairall | sister | 1893 | |
| Edward David Fairall | brother | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Ada Dann | wife | 20th June 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-26 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeJohn was presented with a Silver War Badge, number 295301, upon his honourable discharge from Hampstead Hospital.
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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 | John59158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John59158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | John59158 |
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