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We remember John James Houghton
We remember John James Houghton
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Rebecca Houghton
Source:6191590
1873
1875
sibling
Alice Houghton
Source:6191590
1875
1876
sibling
Hannah Houghton
Source:6191590
1876
1879
sibling
Sarah Houghton
Source:6191590
1879
1884
sibling
George Houghton
Source:6191590
1884
1886
sibling
Mary Jane Houghton
Source:6191590
1886
1889
sibling
Martha Houghton
Source:6191590
1889
1891
1912
dates
Age 20
Source:6191755
17th January 1912
1912
employment
Miner
Source:6191755
17th January 1912
1912
enlistment
Chopwell, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6191755
17th January 1912
1913
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1252
Durham Light Infantry
9th. Battalion
Source:6191755
25th July 1913
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
1252
Durham Light Infantry
1st/9th Btn
Source:6191755
20th April 1915 - 15th September 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6191749
20th April 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died during the Battle of the Somme. Has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of The Somme
The Somme
France
Source:7427308
Source:6191590
15th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:6191590
16th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7427308
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Houghton |
| Source | 1972681 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1252 | Durham Light Infantry | 9th. Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1252 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st/9th Btn | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Houghton | mother | ||
| James Houghton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Houghton | sister | 1873 | |
| Alice Houghton | sister | 1875 | |
| Hannah Houghton | sister | 1876 | |
| Sarah Houghton | sister | 1879 | |
| George Houghton | brother | 1884 | |
| Mary Jane Houghton | sister | 1886 | |
| Martha Houghton | sister | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-17 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Chopwell War MmemorialChopwell War Memorial where Sjt 1252 Houghton of the D.L.I. is remembered. His initials however are incorrect, they are recorded as J.G on the memorial
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SERJT. JOHN HOUGHTON. 9TH. D.L.I.'IN MEMORIAM' SERVICE SHEET RELATING TO SERJEANT JOHN JAMES HOUGHTON WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE 16TH. SEPTEMBER 1916.Contributed by:
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War Office LetterLetter notifying wife of Sgt Houghton that he has been K.I.A.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| C.W.G.C. | Keith7416 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914 - 1919 | Keith7416 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chopwell War Mmemorial | Keith34556 | |
| SERJT. JOHN HOUGHTON. 9TH. D.L.I. | Keith7416 | |
| Sgt J J Houghton in Uniform | Keith34556 | |
| War Office Letter | Keith34556 | |
| Territorial Force Embodiment | Keith34556 | |
| Territorial Force Attestation Papers | Keith34556 | |
| Certified Copy of Attestation | Keith34556 |
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