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We remember John Kewen
We remember John Kewen
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
appointments
Driver, Royal Field Artillery
Source:7731671
9th August 1914 - 15th January 1919
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:5518311
9th August 1914
1914
employment
Coal miner
Ashington, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:7731671
9th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Newcastle
United Kingdom
Source:5518311
9th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:5518311
9th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5518358
24th September 1915 - 9th July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7731671
24th September 1915 - 9th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Pain in lumbar muscle and thighs
Hospital/Institution
Source:5519709
10th July 1916 - 19th August 1916
1916
events
Squadron, Troop, Battery and Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:5519721
12th December 1916 - 13th December 1916
1916
events
Squadron, Troop, Battery and Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:5519721
26th December 1916 - 4th January 1917
1917
events
Squadron, Troop, Battery and Company Conduct Sheet
Military Discipline
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:5519721
9th February 1917 - 10th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7731671
15th February 1917 - 17th December 1918
1918
marriage
Amy Beatrice Starr
Source:7731671
2nd February 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7731671
18th January 1919
1919
location
26 Milk Street, Frome, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731671
1919
1920
location
15, Sixth Row, Ashington, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731671
28th September 1920
1931
location
45 Walton Road, Upton, Nr Pontefract, Yorks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7731671
2nd January 1931
service
British Army
Driver
80059
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2243877
service
British Army
Gunner
80059
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2243877
sibling
William Kewen
Source:7731671
sibling
Harry Kewen
Source:7731671
1977
death
Death registered in Jun qtr of 1977, Mansfield registration district
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:7732393
1977
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Sixth Row, Ashington, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th September 1920 | |
| 26 Milk Street, Frome, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| 45 Walton Road, Upton, Nr Pontefract, Yorks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd January 1931 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 80059 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 80059 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Kewen | mother | ||
| Henry Kewen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Kewen | brother | ||
| Harry Kewen | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Beatrice Starr | wife | 2nd February 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dk Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-10 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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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 1914-1920 | Jill21404 | |
| England and Wales deaths 1837-2007 | Jill21404 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John, William and Henry Kewen | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen Army service papers 1 | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen service papers 2 | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen service papers 3 | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen service papers 4 | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen service papers 5 | Jill21404 | |
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| John Kewen Service papers 7 | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen service papers 8 | Jill21404 | |
| John Kewen service papers 9 | Jill21404 |
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