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We remember Lennox William Mcclure John
We remember Lennox William Mcclure John
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1895
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9022630
1895 - 1899
1908
marriage
Ada Muriel nee Gay - John
Source:9066594
1908
1915
service
British Army
Private
PS/3818
Royal Fusiliers
18th Battalion
Source:9174254
April 1915
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Lincolnshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9174251
August 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:9014663
Source:9023723
24th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:9014663
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lennox William Mcclure |
| Initials | LWM |
| Last Name | John |
| Source | 9023723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | PS/3818 | Royal Fusiliers | 18th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Lincolnshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith John | mother | ||
| Gen. John, Duke Of Cornwall's Light Inf. John | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Muriel nee Gay - John | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial2Lt Lenox William McClare was educated at Bedford Modern School 1895 - 1899 and appears on this Memorial.
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Headstone of 2Lt LWC John Lincolnshire RegtHeilly Station Cemetery.
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. L W McC John appears as "18th Royal Fusiliers".Contributed by:
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Lincolnshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by 2Lt Lennox William McClure John.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointment to 2Lt | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| Headstone of 2Lt LWC John Lincolnshire Regt | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Lincolnshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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