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We remember John Henry Barbour
We remember John Henry Barbour
Duplicate of John Henry Barbour
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Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
James Barbour
Source:8976250
1897
1899
1901
location
19 Sandrock Road, Lelwisham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8976250
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:8976078
2nd April 1911
1911
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8976078
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8976078
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
S/10297
Rifle Brigade
3rd Battalion
Source:8978564
1914 - 22nd December 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:175958
24th August 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8976067
22nd December 1915
1917
employment
Cook
Source:8976279
10th April 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1030641
The New Brunswick Kitties
236th O.S. Battalion
Source:8976279
10th April 1917
1917
location
7 Brookmill Road, New Cross, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8976279
10th April 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8978573
30th March 1918 - 28th October 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8978573
28th September 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
1030641
Quebec Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8978573
28th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed (mustard gas)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8978573
12th October 1918 - 17th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Chronic Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8978573
31st December 1918 - 17th April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Continuation of bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8978573
4th June 1919 - 2nd July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8978573
4th July 1919
1958
death
Source:8978573
16th April 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Barbour, |
| Source | 8977001 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sandrock Road, Lelwisham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Brookmill Road, New Cross, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th April 1917 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1030641 | The New Brunswick Kitties | 236th O.S. Battalion | ||
| British Army | S/10297 | Rifle Brigade | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1030641 | Quebec Regiment | 13th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Barbour | mother | ||
| James Barbour | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Barbour | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-07-04 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 7 Feb 1919 | Gordon760 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Gordon760 | |
| Canada, WW1 CEF Personnel Files | Gordon760 | |
| PDF of service record package | Janet2378 |
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