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We remember John Landon
We remember John Landon
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Harry Sherriff Landon
Source:6157042
25th August 1891
1896
1902
education
primary school
Lathom Road School
East Ham
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
1902
1911
employment
apprentice printing machine manager
Co-operative Printing Society Ltd London branch
London
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
1st August 1911
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6179892
15th November 1915
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:6622955
22nd November 1915
1915
enlistment
East Ham
United Kingdom
Source:6622955
22nd November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
294871
Royal Garrison Artillery
141st (East Ham) Heavy Battery
Source:6624569
22nd November 1915
1915
location
47 Colvin Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6622955
22nd November 1915
1917
discharge
Source:6622972
6th June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6622935
6th June 1917
1917
events
miltary character
discharge
Dover
United Kingdom
Jack was tee total at this point but became a publican in 1941!
Source:6622972
6th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
no longer physically fit for service
Hospital/Institution
Source:6622972
6th June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6624520
6th July 1917
1918
employment
proprietor of a bakery
Tilbe's bakery
Springfield Rd, Harrow, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
1918
1923
marriage
Violet Marguerite Baker
Source:6157047
22nd March 1923
1924
children
John Landon
Source:6622992
19th May 1924
1928
children
Cyril Harry Landon
Source:6622992
26th August 1928
1930
employment
printing machine manager
Scottish Daily Record
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
1930 - 1935
1935
employment
printing machine manager
Daily Telegraph
Fleet Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
1935 - 1941
1937
children
Betty Muriel Landon
Source:6622992
4th November 1937
1941
employment
publican
Oving, Bucks
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
1941 - 1957
education
Colvin Road School
East Ham
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
employment
restaurateur
Gerrards Cross
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
hospitalisation
Discharged because of sickness after service on the Somme in 1916
Hospital/Institution
Source:6622935
service
British Army
Gunner
3014
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2303876
service
British Army
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6157038
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6157038
service
British Army
Gunner
293871
Royal Garrison Artillery
141st (East Ham) Heavy Battery
Source:6622955
1963
death
Not War Related
Jack died in the Royal Masonic Hospital of lung disease caused by a lifetime of smoking. He had catered for many Masonic events at The Misbourne Restaurant
Hammersmith, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:6157042
14th February 1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Landon |
| Source | 2303876 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Colvin Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd November 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3014 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | ||||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | |||
| British Army | 294871 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 141st (East Ham) Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 293871 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 141st (East Ham) Heavy Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Landon | son | 19th May 1924 | |
| Cyril Harry Landon | son | 26th August 1928 | |
| Betty Muriel Landon | daughter | 4th November 1937 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Sherriff | mother | ||
| Harry Sherriff Landon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Sherriff Landon | brother | 25th August 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Marguerite Baker | wife | 22nd March 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | brown | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-06 | 5'10" |
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Jack Landon with his older brother HarryJack and Harry taken circa 1904Contributed by:
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Jack and Vi motorcycle and sidecarMy grandparents in their motorcycle and sidecar around the time of their marriage in 1923.Contributed by:
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Jack outside tentJack Landon and a comrade outside a bell tent. They are wearing combinations, trousers with braces and service caps. Both are smiling.Contributed by:
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Gunner Jack Landon discharge recordJack Landon's discharge record from RGAContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Debbie25119 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Debbie25119 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Debbie25119 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Debbie25119 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Landon circa 1918 | Debbie25119 | |
| Jack Landon with his older brother Harry | Debbie25119 | |
| Jack and Vi motorcycle and sidecar | Debbie25119 | |
| Gunner John Landon RGA | Debbie25119 | |
| Jack outside tent | Debbie25119 | |
| Gunner Jack Landon discharge record | Debbie25119 | |
| enlistment | Debbie25119 | |
| discharge records | Debbie25119 | |
| Jack's children | Debbie25119 | |
| John Landon | Edward43379 |
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