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We remember John Joseph Kevan
We remember John Joseph Kevan
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
James
Source:8883563
1881
1882
sibling
Annie
Source:8883563
1882
1885
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:8883563
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Mary
Source:8883563
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8883567
1891
1891
location
Lilley St, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8883567
1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8883563
1901
1901
employment
Apprentice engineer
Source:8883563
1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8883540
1911
1911
employment
Motor driver
Source:8883540
1911
1911
location
40 Mount St, Welshpool, Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8883540
1911
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:8881871
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Chauffeur
Source:8881871
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Port Sunlight, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8881871
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1016
Cheshire Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8881870
3rd September 1914
1915
marriage
Florence Robinson
Source:8881870
25th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8881871
25th September 1915 - 11th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
1016
Cheshire Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8881870
30th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shellshock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8881869
12th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
1016
Cheshire Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8881870
9th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shellshock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8881869
25th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Joint pains
Hospital/Institution
Source:8881871
12th September 1916 - 24th January 1917
1916
location
Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8879982
2nd October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
316521
Monmouthshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8881871
11th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
M/280978
Army Service Corps
608 Motor Transport Company
Source:8881870
16th May 1917
1917
appointments
Light car driver
Source:8881869
17th May 1917
1918
children
Florence May
Source:8881870
30th January 1918
1918
location
30 Central Rd, Port Sunlight, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8883539
1918
1919
discharge
Source:8881870
24th February 1919
1946
dates
Age 59
Source:8883570
1946
1946
death
Wirral, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8883570
1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Kevan |
| Source | 8881871 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Central Rd, Port Sunlight, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 40 Mount St, Welshpool, Montgomeryshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd October 1916 | |
| Lilley St, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 316521 | Monmouthshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 1016 | Cheshire Regiment | 13th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 1016 | Cheshire Regiment | 13th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 1016 | Cheshire Regiment | 13th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | M/280978 | Army Service Corps | 608 Motor Transport Company | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May | daughter | 30th January 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kevan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | brother | 1881 | |
| Annie | sister | 1882 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1885 | |
| Mary | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Robinson | wife | 25th July 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Pg 1 Visitors' BookRecuperating soldiers would spend time at Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk on Saturday visits.
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Communities
Communities
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The Great War of 1914 to 1918 Picture Gallery of Bury St Edmunds and surrounds A Visitors BookMore about The Great War of 1914 to 1918 Picture Gallery of Bury St Edmunds and surrounds A Visitors Book
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pg 1 Visitors' Book | Deborah102878 |
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