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We remember John Hugh Jerwood
We remember John Hugh Jerwood
Timeline
Timeline
1881
location
The Rectory Little Bowden Market Harborough.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9311594
3rd April 1881 - 2nd April 1911
1882
sibling
Catherine Maud Jerwood.
Source:9187372
1882
1890
birth
Little Bowden, Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Source:9187372
Source:9311594
1st September 1890
1901
education
Oakham School
Oakham, Rutland
United Kingdom
Source:9311599
31st March 1901
1909
education
B A
Jesus College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:7738227
1909 - 1912
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9311570
3rd December 1914
1916
marriage
Cecilia M Powles
Source:9311592
1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9311573
18th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9311573
18th October 1917
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:9187372
21st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Major
Durham Light Infantry
10th Btn attd 6th Btn Somerset Light.
Source:7530353
21st March 1918
employment
University Student.
Source:9187372
service
British Army
Private
1962
London Regiment
Source:2102192
location
3 Paulton's Square Chelsea London.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9187372
1918
death
Killed in Action
St Quentin The Somme.
France
Source:7530353
Source:9187372
21st March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panels 68 to 72.
Source:9187372
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Hugh |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Jerwood, |
| Source | 9311573 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Paulton's Square Chelsea London. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| The Rectory Little Bowden Market Harborough. | United Kingdom | parents address | 3rd April 1881 - 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1962 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 10th Btn attd 6th Btn Somerset Light. | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothea Elizabeth. Jerwood. | mother | ||
| Canon Thomas Frederick Jerwood. | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Maud Jerwood. | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia M Powles | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Major John Hugh Jerwood M.C.Major Jerwood is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial. He was killed in action near St Quentin.
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Pozieres Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Jerwood brothers of Little Bowden, Market Harborough, LeicestershireMore about Jerwood brothers of Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus College archives | Susan39810 | |
| Blog by John Dilley on the Newspapers and the Great War website | Liz37211 | |
| Newspapers and the Great War blog by John Dilley | Liz37211 | |
| The London Gazette | Liz37211 | |
| The London Gazette | Liz37211 | |
| The London Gazette | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Bernard Ellery Jerwood | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, William Leonard Jerwood | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Edward Longsdon Jerwood | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major John Hugh Jerwood M.C. | Anne1202 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Major John Hugh Jerwood. | Desmond1478 |
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