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We remember John Kirton
We remember John Kirton
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kirton |
| Source | 6182173 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Road, Finedon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th January 1919 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23116 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Elizabeth Kirton | daughter | 3rd March 1904 | |
| John Thomas Kirton | son | 23rd August 1905 | |
| Rainey Kirton | daughter | 4th March 1908 | |
| William Charles Kirton | son | 4th January 1910 | |
| Olive Mary Kirton | daughter | 24th June 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Louisa Inwood | wife | 2nd October 1903 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-20 | 5'10" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Mary13950 |
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