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We remember James William Sinclair Grabham
We remember James William Sinclair Grabham
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1902
enlistment
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:6630185
2nd February 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
3rd Volunteer Battn Durham Light Infantry
Source:6629550
2nd February 1902 - 1905
1911
location
Tatham Street, Sunderland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6629550
2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 26
Source:6629550
1st February 1913
1913
marriage
Nellie Wilson
Source:6629550
1st February 1913
1915
children
Dorothy Grabham
Source:6629550
31st January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Trooper
42864
Northumberland Regiment
3/1 northumberland Battalion
Source:6629550
February 1915 - 12th February 1917
1916
children
Margaret Grabham
Source:6629550
2nd August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
42864
Reserve Regiment of Cavalry
5th Battalion
Source:6629550
12th February 1917 - 27th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 32
Source:6629550
28th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6165215
28th February 1919
1919
location
Norwich Road, Wavertree, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6629550
28th February 1919
1929
location
Riversdale Terrace, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6629550
1929
1950
location
Park Avenue, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6629550
1950
1966
location
South Cliff, Roker Terrace, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6629550
1966
1968
dates
Age 81
Source:6629550
14th February 1968
employment
House Painter
J Grabham Painter and Decorator
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:6629550
service
British Army
Source:5508950
1968
death
Not War Related
Cerebral Haemorrhage (Stroke) and Arterio Sclerosis
Roker, Sunderland, Co. Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6629550
14th February 1968
burial
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:6629550
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William Sinclair |
| Initials | JWS |
| Last Name | Grabham |
| Source | 5508950 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road, Wavertree, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | 28th February 1919 | |
| Park Avenue, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1950 | |
| Riversdale Terrace, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1929 | |
| South Cliff, Roker Terrace, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1966 | |
| Tatham Street, Sunderland | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 42864 | Northumberland Regiment | 3/1 northumberland Battalion | Trooper | |
| British Army | 42864 | Reserve Regiment of Cavalry | 5th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 3rd Volunteer Battn Durham Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Grabham | daughter | 31st January 1915 | |
| Margaret Grabham | daughter | 2nd August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kelso | mother | ||
| James Sinclair Grabham | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Wilson | wife | 1st February 1913 |
Media
Media
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Jim GrabhamIn uniform showing Cavalry pattern short, double-breasted great-coat and spursContributed by:
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Northumberland Territorial YeomanryShoulder Title: Northumberland Territorial YeomanryContributed by:
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Guard of HonourGuard of Honour in Lynchford Road, North Camp, AldershotContributed by:
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BWM, VM, T EFFBritish War Medal, Victory Medal & Territorial Efficiency MedalContributed by:
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TravellingCavalry troopers going on leave or travelling to demob centreContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brother on IWM web-site | Deryck11795 | |
| Genealogical information on Jim Grabham | Deryck11795 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James William Sinclair Grabham | Deryck11795 | |
| Northumberland Hussars Cap Badge | Deryck11795 | |
| Jim's MIC | Deryck11795 | |
| Jim Grabham | Deryck11795 | |
| Northumberland Territorial Yeomanry | Deryck11795 | |
| Guard of Honour | Deryck11795 | |
| The Imperial Yeomanry: Boer War | Deryck11795 | |
| Jim's Certificate of Identity | Deryck11795 | |
| Jim's Demob Account | Deryck11795 | |
| Typical WW1 Trooper | Deryck11795 | |
| Prees Heath Dispersal Camp | Deryck11795 | |
| Transcription of Service | Deryck11795 | |
| BWM, VM, T EFF | Deryck11795 | |
| 1911 Census Grabham family | Deryck11795 | |
| Travelling | Deryck11795 | |
| Charge! | Deryck11795 |
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