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We remember John Christopher Griffiths
We remember John Christopher Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1895
enlistment
Jamaica
Source:8865231
16th April 1895
1906
dates
Age 19
Source:8865231
26th April 1906
1909
service
British Army
Serjeant
1633
West India Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8865231
14th May 1909 - 15th April 1917
1917
dates
Age 41
Source:8865231
15th April 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8865231
15th April 1917
1917
location
Bridgetown
Barbados
Source:8865231
15th April 1917
employment
Labourer
Source:8865231
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Christopher |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 8865231 |
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 8865231 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | Barbados | known 15th April 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1633 | West India Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Ann | mother | ||
| James William Griffiths | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Light brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-04-26 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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