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We remember John Walter Elbourne
We remember John Walter Elbourne
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Katie
Source:8590756
1890
1891
sibling
Ada
Source:8590756
1891
1895
1901
location
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8590756
1901
1914
service
British Army
3516
Bedfordshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8590737
19th May 1914
1914
employment
Moulder
Source:8590737
1914
1914
location
81 Boyle Street, Luton
United Kingdom
Source:8590737
1914
1915
enlistment
Luton
United Kingdom
Source:8590737
7th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
57783
Welsh Regiment
Source:8590737
7th April 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8590737
9th January 1917 - 26th March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
GSW left forearm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8590737
22nd March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8590737
11th June 1917 - 27th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
415550
Labour Corps
Source:8590737
7th May 1918
1918
marriage
Leona Pauline Mitchell
Source:8590738
7th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8590737
3rd February 1919
1919
service
British Army
3948955
Welsh Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8590737
25th February 1919 - 21st March 1921
1919
employment
Slaughterer
Source:8590737
1919
1920
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:8590737
27th April 1920 - 19th November 1920
1920
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8590737
1920
1921
children
Barbara B
Source:8590758
1921
1921
location
8 Alexandra Road, Wellington, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:8590737
1921
service
British Army
Private
47723
Welsh Regiment
Source:2435516
service
British Army
Private
87043
Welsh Regiment
Source:8590738
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Walter |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Elbourne |
| Source | 8590737 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Alexandra Road, Wellington, Northants | United Kingdom | known 1921 | ||
| 81 Boyle Street, Luton | United Kingdom | known 1914 | ||
| Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47723 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3516 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | ||
| British Army | 3948955 | Welsh Regiment | 2nd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 57783 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 415550 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 87043 | Welsh Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara B | daughter | 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Elbourne | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie | sister | 1890 | |
| Ada | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leona Pauline Mitchell | wife | 7th November 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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