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We remember John Rickett Elgar
We remember John Rickett Elgar
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:5490166
31st March 1901
1901
location
25 Downsell Road, Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5490166
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:5490165
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Junior Clerk
London
United Kingdom
Source:5490165
2nd April 1911
1911
location
104 St Mary's Road, Leyton, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5490165
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Printers Traveller
Source:6157251
22nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Kennington
United Kingdom
Source:6157251
22nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
1635
Royal Field Artillery
5th London Brigade
Source:6157251
22nd September 1914 - 28th November 1914
1914
location
104 St Mary's Road, Leyton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6157251
22nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
16
Royal Field Artillery
1/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column
Source:6157251
28th November 1914 - 25th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6157251
21st March 1915 - 10th March 1916
1915
service
British Army
Driver
Royal Field Artillery
1/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column
Source:6157251
25th April 1915 - 10th March 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:6157251
27th May 1915 - 8th June 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Fractured left fibula
Hospital/Institution
Source:6157251
1st March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Sprained Ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:6157251
10th March 1916 - 9th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
Royal Field Artillery
3/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column
Source:6157251
20th May 1916 - 30th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6157251
18th February 1917 - 21st June 1919
1917
service
British Army
Driver
970009
Royal Field Artillery
223rd Brigade
Source:6157251
30th May 1917
1919
marriage
Muriel Knowling
Source:6157251
4th January 1919
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6157251
18th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Signaller
970009
Royal Field Artillery
223rd Brigade
Source:6157251
2nd June 1919
1919
location
39 Rectory Road, Ipswich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6157251
22nd June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6157251
19th July 1919
1961
death
Ipswich
United Kingdom
Source:6157259
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Rickett |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Elgar |
| Source | 5490170 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 St Mary's Road, Leyton, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 104 St Mary's Road, Leyton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd September 1914 | |
| 25 Downsell Road, Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 39 Rectory Road, Ipswich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd June 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1635 | Royal Field Artillery | 5th London Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 1/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column | Driver | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 3/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column | Driver | ||
| British Army | 970009 | Royal Field Artillery | 223rd Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | 970009 | Royal Field Artillery | 223rd Brigade | Signaller | |
| British Army | 16 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column | Acting Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Elgar | mother | ||
| James John Elgar | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Knowling | wife | 4th January 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-22 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 |
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