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We remember Clairmont John French
We remember Clairmont John French
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
Source:8923193
14th February 1882
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1258574
30th November 1914
1915
commission
Source:1258574
14th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Essex Regiment
Source:8923184
14th October 1915
1921
dates
Age 35
Source:8923132
18th January 1921
1921
employment
Bank Cashier
Source:8923132
18th January 1921
1921
service
British Army
Private
396010
Royal Tank Corps
Source:8923132
18th January 1921 - 17th January 1922
1922
location
19 East Hill, Colchester
United Kingdom
Source:8923132
17th January 1922
1923
marriage
Ethel A Tymms
Source:8923197
1923
1928
location
Bank House, West Mersea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:1258574
15th December 1928
1939
location
Bank House, Yorrick Road, West Mersea, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8923193
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:8923193
29th October 1939
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Colchester district
United Kingdom
Source:9619141
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Essex Regiment attached Wiltshire Regiment
Source:1258574
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Essex Regiment
Source:8923131
service
British Army
Private
837
Essex Yeomanry - Dragoons
Source:8923184
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Essex Regiment
2/8th Battalion
Source:1258574
1951
death
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8923199
Source:8923198
8th August 1951
sibling
R J French
Source:8923132
location
The Oaks, Boxted, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8923199
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Clairmont John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 8923131 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 East Hill, Colchester | United Kingdom | known 17th January 1922 | ||
| Bank House, West Mersea, Essex | United Kingdom | known 15th December 1928 | ||
| Bank House, Yorrick Road, West Mersea, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| The Oaks, Boxted, Essex | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Essex Regiment attached Wiltshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Essex Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 837 | Essex Yeomanry - Dragoons | Private | ||
| British Army | Essex Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Essex Regiment | 2/8th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 396010 | Royal Tank Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Lea | mother | ||
| Unknown French | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J French | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel A Tymms | wife | 1923 |
Media
Media
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Barclays Bank Eastern Districts Roll of HonourSome of the eastern districts of Barclays Bank had their own rolls of honour made up locally, as printed posters. The printed Roll of Honour for Chelmsford, Colchester, Great Yarmouth, and Ipswich lists the Barclays Bank employees from those districts who served, and includes temporary staff as well as permanent ones.
Contributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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Barclays Bank Ltd - EmployeesMore about Barclays Bank Ltd - Employees
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – 1914-15 Star | Yvonne27542 | |
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – Victory & British War Medals | Yvonne27542 | |
| Officers' Services, First World War, personal files | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 13th October 1915 | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| National Probate Calendars | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank Eastern Districts Roll of Honour | James201 |
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