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We remember John Balkwill
We remember John Balkwill
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7198548
1883
service
British Army
Private
6/1/2481
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:154883
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
6th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:8691610
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7198548
Source:8691610
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7198548
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Balkwill |
| Source | 154883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6/1/2481 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 6th Battalion (Territorial) | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Vincent | mother | ||
| Francis Balkwill | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Officers killed on the First Day of the SommeMore about Officers killed on the First Day of the Somme
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6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Men of Solihull at the First Day of The SommeMore about Men of Solihull at the First Day of The Somme
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 |
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Stories
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