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We remember John Edward Gravenor
We remember John Edward Gravenor
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Parker Street, Edgbaston, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8666520
5th April 1891
1901
location
Dawlish Road, Northfield, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8666516
31st March 1901
service
British Army
Private
9745
King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd Battalion
Source:8666509
1916
death
Killed in Action
Shot while wading across river on a reconnaissance mission.
Salonika
Greece
Source:8666498
29th July 1916
burial
Greece
Addenda Panel Memorial
Source:8666509
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Gravenor |
| Source | 8666509 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Road, Northfield, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Parker Street, Edgbaston, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9745 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 3rd Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gravenor | mother | ||
| Evan Gravenor | father |
Media
Media
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CWGC Commemorative CertificateRank: Private Service No: 9745 Date of Death: 29/07/1916 Regiment/Service: King's Royal Rifle Corps 3rd Bn. Panel Reference: Addenda Panel Memorial: DOIRAN MEMORIALContributed by:
Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War OneMore about Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War One
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CWGC additions 2014 to 2019 (excluding those via the In From the Cold Project)More about CWGC additions 2014 to 2019 (excluding those via the In From the Cold Project)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ITV News web page | Wayne51525 | |
| CWGC casualty details | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John E Gravenor | Wayne51525 | |
| Medal collection | Wayne51525 | |
| CWGC Commemorative Certificate | Sharon36563 |
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