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We remember John Joyce
We remember John Joyce
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Martin Joyce
Source:9594872
1874
1875
sibling
Annie Joyce
Source:9594872
1875
1877
sibling
Maggie Joyce
Source:9594872
1877
1881
sibling
Patrick Joyce
Source:9594872
1881
1883
1886
sibling
Mary Joyce
Source:9594872
1886
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9594872
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Stephen Joyce
Source:9594872
1891
1901
employment
Coal Putter
Stanley, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9594802
31st March 1901
1901
location
Front Street, Stanley, Durham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9594802
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Margaret Joyce nee Ward
Source:9594733
October 1910
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9594836
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Wallsend, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9594836
2nd April 1911
1911
location
137 Vine Street, Wallsend, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9594836
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Mary Alice Joyce
Source:9595067
1912
1914
children
Veronica Joyce
Source:9595073
1914
1914
enlistment
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9593451
November 1914
1916
dates
Age 33
Source:7377155
1st July 1916
1916
missing
Source:9593311
1st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
24/66
Northumberland Fusiliers
24th Battalion (Tyneside Irish)
Source:9593375
1st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9593375
1st July 1916
1916
location
125, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7377155
1st July 1916
1919
events
War Gratuity
Pensions and Gratuities
He served overseas. The war gratuity was paid for 20 months qualifying service, indicating enlistment in the month from 02 November 1914. (calculation thanks to //wargratuity.uk)
Source:9593451
October 1919
location
125, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9593311
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7377155
Source:9593311
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.
Source:7377155
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Joyce |
| Source | 2190877 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1916 | |
| 125, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 137 Vine Street, Wallsend, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Front Street, Stanley, Durham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24/66 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 24th Battalion (Tyneside Irish) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alice Joyce | daughter | 1912 | |
| Veronica Joyce | daughter | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Joyce | mother | ||
| Thomas Joyce | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Joyce | brother | 1874 | |
| Annie Joyce | sister | 1875 | |
| Maggie Joyce | sister | 1877 | |
| Patrick Joyce | brother | 1881 | |
| Mary Joyce | sister | 1886 | |
| Stephen Joyce | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Joyce nee Ward | wife | October 1910 |
Media
Media
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John Joyce 24/66, 24th Bn Northumberland FusiliersJohn Joyce wearing uniform. (Illustrated Chronicle)
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Thiepval Memorial to the MissingJohn Joyce is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial. (Photograph by Joanna Legg)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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24 (Service) Battalion (1st Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers on 1 July 1916More about 24 (Service) Battalion (1st Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers on 1 July 1916
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Joyce brothers: John and Patrick JoyceMore about Joyce brothers: John and Patrick Joyce
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army, Northumberland Fusiliers 1881-1920 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Joanna64499 | |
| Ireland, Casualties of World War I, 1914-1922 | Joanna64499 | |
| War Diary 24 Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers 1916 Jan - 1917 July | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Joyce 24/66, 24th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers | Joanna64499 | |
| Thiepval Memorial to the Missing | Joanna64499 |
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