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We remember John James Ellsley
We remember John James Ellsley
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1897
enlistment
Hyde Park Barracks
United Kingdom
Source:9493380
5th June 1897
1897
service
British Army
Trooper
2086
Life Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:9493380
5th June 1897
1906
marriage
Grace Caroline Teasdale
Source:9493380
17th September 1906 - 2nd June 1911
1911
location
1 Fleet Villas, Fleet Rd, South Benfleet, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9493384
1911
1913
marriage
Florence Maria Teasdale
Source:9493380
8th July 1913
1913
location
Oak Dene, Hermitage Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9493380
8th July 1913
1917
commission
Source:9493380
26th September 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9493380
26th September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant and Quarter Master
British West Indies Regiment
Source:2455234
5th March 1918
1918
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:2455234
5th March 1918
1921
location
3 Hermitage Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2455234
5th October 1921
1962
location
17 Leaside Court, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9493380
January 1962
employment
Bank clerk
Source:9493380
1962
death
Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9493380
8th January 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Ellsley |
| Source | 2455234 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fleet Villas, Fleet Rd, South Benfleet, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 17 Leaside Court, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known January 1962 | |
| 3 Hermitage Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th October 1921 | |
| Oak Dene, Hermitage Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th July 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | British West Indies Regiment | Lieutenant and Quarter Master | |||
| British Army | 2086 | Life Guards | 2nd Battalion | Trooper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa | mother | ||
| John | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Caroline Teasdale | wife | 17th September 1906 | |
| Florence Maria Teasdale | wife | 8th July 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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 | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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