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We remember Philip Highfield Jones
We remember Philip Highfield Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9538983
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Poplars, Upper Penn, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9538983
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9230074
2nd April 1911
1911
education
Boarder in St Johns
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9230074
2nd April 1911
1911
location
St Johns, Berkhamsted School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9230074
2nd April 1911
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9539060
17th September 1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:2168803
service
British Army
Captain
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:2168803
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip Highfield |
| Initials | PH |
| Last Name | Jones, |
| Source | 9539060 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns, Berkhamsted School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Poplars, Upper Penn, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza nee Storey | mother | ||
| Benjamin Highfield Jones | father |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School OTC Officers gazetted 4 Aug 1914 to Mar 1915More about Berkhamsted School OTC Officers gazetted 4 Aug 1914 to Mar 1915
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross:Lieutenant Philip Highfield Highfield-Jones | Peter6648 |
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