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We remember John Walton Bamber
We remember John Walton Bamber
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1911
education
Studying for the Priesthood
St. Augusitine's Training College
Canterbury
United Kingdom
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1911 - 1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:163698
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
10th Battalion
Source:163698
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:7151102
1916
death
Killed in Action
North west of Fricourt
France
Source:7151102
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7151102
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 10th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Bamber | mother | ||
| William Bamber | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Lieutenant John Walton BamberLt Bamber, aged 29, served with the K.O.Y.L.I in France. He lost his life during the 64th Brigade assault north west of Fricourt on 1st July 1916. We will remember.
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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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Officers and Men of the 10th KOYLI who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 10th KOYLI who died 1/7/1916
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Lieutenant John Walton Bamber | Anne1202 |
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