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We remember James Jones
We remember James Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
education
From an Infant to Standard 5. Left with a Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9362826
2nd October 1894 - 7th March 1904
1895
sibling
Adelaide Jones
Source:9348498
22nd May 1895
1897
sibling
Beatrice Amy Jones - Died Aged One -
Source:9348530
23rd February 1897
1898
sibling
Kathleen Jones
Source:9348508
25th March 1898
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9344259
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Harold Jones
Source:9348513
31st March 1901
1901
location
30 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9344259
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Stanley Jones
Source:9348601
5th June 1903
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9344253
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Printer
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9344253
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 High Street, Stantonbury, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9344253
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Beatrice A Jones
Source:9344502
1911
1911
marriage
Bertha Kate Norwood
Source:9348403
1911
1913
children
Dora K Jones
Source:9348456
4th August 1913
1914
location
4 High Street, Bradwell, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9344246
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9116
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:9344429
29th November 1914
1915
children
Irene M Jones
Source:9348365
6th March 1915
1918
location
4 High Street, Bradwell, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9344250
1918
1920
children
William George Jones
Source:9348414
1920
1939
employment
Machine Minder (Printer)
Wolverton, Bucks
United Kingdom
Source:9348365
29th September 1939
1939
location
Bungalow, Calverton Lane, Wolverton, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9348365
29th September 1939
1947
location
143 Church Street, Wolverton, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9348414
28th November 1947
1947
dates
Age 56
Source:9348414
29th November 1947
1947
death
Not War Related
Renny Lodge, Newport Pagnell, Bucks
United Kingdom
Source:9348414
29th November 1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 2159953 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Church Street, Wolverton, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th November 1947 | |
| 30 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 4 High Street, Bradwell, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 4 High Street, Bradwell, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | 1914 | |
| 6 High Street, Stantonbury, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Bungalow, Calverton Lane, Wolverton, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9116 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice A Jones | daughter | 1911 | |
| Dora K Jones | daughter | 4th August 1913 | |
| Irene M Jones | daughter | 6th March 1915 | |
| William George Jones | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Jones | father | ||
| Isabella Ellen Jones | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Jones | sister | 22nd May 1895 | |
| Beatrice Amy Jones - died aged one - | sister | 23rd February 1897 | |
| Kathleen Jones | sister | 25th March 1898 | |
| Harold Jones | brother | 31st March 1901 | |
| Stanley Jones | brother | 5th June 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Kate Norwood | wife | 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-08-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. James' entry reads: JONES James, Oxon & Bucks Light Infantry.
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Oxon & Bucks Light Infantry WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Oxon and Bucks Light Infantry in which James Jones served.Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 Buckinghamshire Absent Voters' List | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 Electoral Register 4 High Street Bradwell | Jane31029 | |
| 1918 Electoral Register 4 High Street Bradwell | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry James Jones | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Wife Bertha Kate | Jane31029 | |
| 1889 School Admission Register Wife Bertha | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) James Jones | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry daughter Dora | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Stanley | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Adelaide | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Beatrice Amy | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Kathleen | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Harold | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of James Jones | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Sister Beatrice Amy | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Stanley | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Oxon & Bucks Light Infantry WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 |
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