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We remember John William Essam
We remember John William Essam
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1900
marriage
Ada Ellen Gamble
Source:2467110
24th December 1900
1903
children
Eva Eleanor Essam
Source:2467110
4th August 1903
1908
children
Kenneth Elijah Essam
Source:2467110
13th April 1908
1915
enlistment
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:2467110
11th December 1915
employment
Joiner
Source:2467110
service
British Army
Sapper
21716
Royal Engineers
Source:2467110
service
British Army
Sapper
217160
Royal Engineers
205th Field Company
Source:2467110
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Essam |
| Source | 2467110 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21716 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 217160 | Royal Engineers | 205th Field Company | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Eleanor Essam | daughter | 4th August 1903 | |
| Kenneth Elijah Essam | son | 13th April 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Bennett | mother | ||
| Levi Essam | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Ellen Gamble | wife | 24th December 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals Card | Graham10682 |
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Stories
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