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We remember John Richard Gower, Mid
We remember John Richard Gower, Mid
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1920
service
British Army
Captain
Welch Regiment
Source:9608202
1920
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9608202
marriage
Florence
Source:9608202
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
30982
Welsh Regiment
Source:1405884
service
British Army
Captain and Quarter Master
30982
Welsh Regiment
23rd Battalion
Source:1405884
1920
death
United Kingdom
Source:9608202
24th April 1920
burial
Penderyn, Merthyr Tydfil
United Kingdom
Source:9608202
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Gower, Mid |
| Source | 9608202 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30982 | Welsh Regiment | Regimental Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 30982 | Welsh Regiment | 23rd Battalion | Captain and Quarter Master | |
| British Army | Welch Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gower | father | ||
| Mary Morgans | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | wife |
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Welsh National MemorialPhoto of the memorial in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays, Cardiff
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Selena49658
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Welsh National Memorial | Selena49658 |
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