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We remember John England
We remember John England
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1910
marriage
Elizabeth
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19th October 1910
1912
children
Sybil Joan Mary England
Source:9509325
3rd April 1912
1913
children
Cecil Albert England
Source:9509325
24th December 1913
1915
employment
Cowman
Edmonsham, Nr Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9509325
22nd February 1915
1915
enlistment
Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9509325
22nd February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
12949
Dorsetshire Regt.
6th Battalion
Source:9509325
22nd February 1915 - 5th September 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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29th July 1915 - 21st July 1917
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12949
Dorsetshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9509325
5th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to left Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9509325
27th April 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:9509308
21st July 1917
burial
FAMPOUX, Pas De Calais
France
I.E.33
Source:9509323
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | England |
| Source | 2460854 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12949 | Dorsetshire Regt. | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12949 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil Joan Mary England | daughter | 3rd April 1912 | |
| Cecil Albert England | son | 24th December 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth England | mother | ||
| John England | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife | 19th October 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-18 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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6th Battalion, Dorsetshire RegimentMore about 6th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
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East Dorset - Cranborne and Edmondsham ParishesMore about East Dorset - Cranborne and Edmondsham Parishes
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves casualty listing | Chris2090 |
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