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We remember John William Henry Johns
We remember John William Henry Johns
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1911
employment
Jobbing gardener
Source:8688126
April 1911
1916
employment
Bootmender
Source:8688126
1916
1916
location
The Cottage, Thurlestone, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8688126
1916
1916
enlistment
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:8688126
2nd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
125746
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8688126
2nd October 1916 - 21st June 1919
1917
marriage
Ethel Mary Jose
Source:8688126
22nd December 1917
1919
discharge
Source:8688126
21st June 1919
employment
Farm labourer
Source:8688126
hospitalisation
Discharged suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8688126
location
2 Clarence Place, South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8688126
location
4 New Buildings, South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8688126
1936
death
South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8688126
1936
burial
South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8688126
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William Henry |
| Initials | JWH |
| Last Name | Johns |
| Source | 8688126 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clarence Place, South Milton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 4 New Buildings, South Milton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| The Cottage, Thurlestone, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 125746 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Johns, formerly Gillard | mother | ||
| Joseph Henry Johns | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Jose | wife | 22nd December 1917 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Clarence Place, South Milton, DevonJohn William Henry Johns lived with his parents at 2 Clarence Place, South Milton, Devon (next to the post office) as a boy
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Graham5644
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army records | Graham5644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Place, South Milton, Devon | Graham5644 |
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