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We remember John W Gray
We remember John W Gray
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1910
marriage
Mabel Illingworth
Source:5515984
13th August 1910 - 4th July 1916
1911
children
Joseph Gray
Source:5519854
1911
1911
location
Wilsons Row, Ossett, Yorks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5519854
1911
1913
location
4 Old Church Street, Ossett, Yorks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6148189
1913
1913
children
Phyllis May Gray
Source:5636966
28th November 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6149514
1915 - 1916
employment
Miner
Fuller Pit Bottom Colliery
Ossett, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5519854
enlistment
Ossett, Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:5515984
service
British Army
Serjeant
1477
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:1429303
service
British Army
Serjeant
1477
Yorkshire Light Infantry
1/4TH Battalion
Source:1429303
1916
death
Killed in Action
Albert
France
Source:5515984
Source:6149514
4th July 1916
burial
Authuille Military Cemetery, Nr Albert, France
Source:5515984
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Gray |
| Source | 1429303 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Old Church Street, Ossett, Yorks | United Kingdom | their own address | 1913 | |
| Wilsons Row, Ossett, Yorks | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1477 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1477 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 1/4TH Battalion | Serjeant |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gray | son | 1911 | |
| Phyllis May Gray | daughter | 28th November 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Gray | father | ||
| Ada Gray | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Illingworth | wife | 13th August 1910 |
Media
Media
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Grave of Serjeant J W GRAY, Authuille CemeteryGrave stone at Authuille Cemetery, France,Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of Daughter, Phyllis MayImage of birth certificate of daughter, Phyllis May Gray, born 28/11/1913Contributed by:
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Medal Card of Serjeant J W GrayImage of card showing award of three WW1 Campaign Medals, also records the fact that he was Killed in Action.Contributed by:
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Marriage Certificate of J W GrayCertificate shows marriage of J W Gray to Mabel Illingworth at the Parish Church of Ossett-cum-Gawthorpe, Yorks. on 13th August 1910.Contributed by:
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J W Gray Baptism Certificate 1889Extract from baptism records showing parents' names, dates of birth and baptism and registration district.Contributed by:
Mavis21767
Communities
Communities
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THE OSSETT FALLEN IN THE GREAT WARMore about THE OSSETT FALLEN IN THE GREAT WAR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Mavis21767 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mavis21767 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mavis21767 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mavis21767 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commomnwealthe War Graves Entry | Mavis21767 | |
| Ossett WW1 History | ALAN71313 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Serjeant J W GRAY 1477 Yorkshire Light Infantry | Mavis21767 | |
| Grave of Serjeant J W GRAY, Authuille Cemetery | Mavis21767 | |
| Birth Certificate of Daughter, Phyllis May | Mavis21767 | |
| Medal Card of Serjeant J W Gray | Mavis21767 | |
| Marriage Certificate of J W Gray | Mavis21767 | |
| J W Gray Baptism Certificate 1889 | Mavis21767 |
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