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We remember John Charles Gathercole
We remember John Charles Gathercole
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
William James Gathercole
Source:1751186
1890
1892
sibling
Dorothy Ann Gathercole
Source:1751186
1892
1901
employment
Farm Labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8492139
1st April 1901
1901
location
Abbey Road,Flitcham cum Appleton,Norfolk.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426938
1901
1911
location
2nd Battalion,Norfolk regimental barracks,Belgaum.
India
military residence address
Source:9426934
1911
1914
employment
Postman
The Post Office
Wombwell, Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:8493993
May 1914 - August 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8492139
16th August 1914
1915
internment
pow
Germany
Source:8492139
May 1915
1916
location
POW comp.
Germany
military residence address
Source:9426432
7th October 1916 - 24th September 1918
service
British Army
Private
7233
Norfolk Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:1751186
service
British Army
Private
7233
Norfolk Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9426432
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Almost certainly from disease whilst a PoW
Bad Lauterburg, Harz
Germany
Source:7477985
Source:8492139
24th September 1918
burial
Hessen
Germany
Source:7477985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Gathercole |
| Source | 7477985 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Battalion,Norfolk regimental barracks,Belgaum. | India | military residence address | 1911 | |
| Abbey Road,Flitcham cum Appleton,Norfolk. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| POW comp. | Germany | military residence address | 7th October 1916 - 24th September 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7233 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7233 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Gathercole, nee Bell | mother | ||
| John Gathercole | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James gathercole | brother | 1890 | |
| Dorothy Ann gathercole | sister | 1892 |
Media
Media
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War Memorial in Pitt Street, PO, BarnsleyWooden plaque with names of 8 WW1 Fallen and 4 WW2 in gold text.
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Docking, Norfolk War MemorialPte John Charles Gathercole is listed 5th from bottom, left column
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Shirehamton & Bristol Heroes & Pow's of Langensalza etc.More about Shirehamton & Bristol Heroes & Pow's of Langensalza etc.
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Barnsley - Postal Staff - BAR17More about Barnsley - Postal Staff - BAR17
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The village of Docking in NorfolkMore about The village of Docking in Norfolk
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Main Post Office Memorial Plaque | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial in Pitt Street, PO, Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Docking, Norfolk War Memorial | Cynthia60869 | |
| Additional Information | Cynthia60869 | |
| ICRC | john14663 | |
| ICRC | john14663 |
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