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We remember John Francis Doran
We remember John Francis Doran
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
service
British Army
706
Middlesex Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8619674
1915
1915
location
20 Gremouthill Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:8623401
1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gassed at the Battle of the Somme.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8623404
1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8589554
21st October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
F/706
Middlesex Regiment
17th (Service) Battalion
Source:8589554
21st October 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gassed at Cambrai.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8623404
1917
awards
Good Conduct Badge
Other War Service Award
Source:8623404
education
St Mary's
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:8623404
employment
Publican
Source:8589558
service
British Army
Corporal
F/706
Middlesex Regiment
Source:1674494
service
British Army
Corporal
F/706
Middlesex Regiment
17th (Service) Battalion
Source:8623404
1940
death
Not War Related
Died of tuberculosis.
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:8589558
Source:8623404
7th January 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Francis |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Doran |
| Source | 8589550 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Gremouthill Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | United Kingdom | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | F/706 | Middlesex Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | F/706 | Middlesex Regiment | 17th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 706 | Middlesex Regiment | 6th Battalion | ||
| British Army | F/706 | Middlesex Regiment | 17th (Service) Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Good Conduct Badge | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Doran | mother | ||
| John Doran | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Football and the First World WarMore about Football and the First World War
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Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballersMore about Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Will72649 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939, Mike Joyce | Will72649 | |
| The London Gazette - 20 October 1916 | Will72649 | |
| Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. | Will72649 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Will72649 | |
| Short Service Attestation | Will72649 | |
| Blast From The Past: WW1’s Impact on Jack Doran’s Footballing Career | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Doran | Iain20993 |
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