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We remember John Fitzgerald
We remember John Fitzgerald
Duplicate of James Fitzgerald
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Timeline
Timeline
1876
1877
dates
Age 1
Source:9061503
16th October 1877
1880
dates
Age 1
Source:7616042
April 1880
1885
dates
Age 1
Source:9061657
1st November 1885
1891
location
Millon Street, St Woollos, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9061501
5th April 1891
1898
enlistment
Bassaleg
United Kingdom
Source:7616042
9th July 1898
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646022
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646022
1st October 1902
1904
marriage
Emily Davies
Source:9061492
21st July 1904
1904
children
Gladys Mary Fitzgerald
Source:7616042
10th September 1904
1906
children
Richard Ernest Fitzgerald
Source:7616042
18th August 1906
1908
children
John Edward Fitzgerald
Source:7616042
3rd July 1908
1910
children
Kathleen Fitzgerald
Source:7616042
23rd October 1910
1911
service
British Army
Private
5968
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7616042
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Reginald Fitzgerald
Source:7616042
20th January 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
5968
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:2474217
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2474217
13th August 1914
1920
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8733981
1920
1939
service
British Army
Private
D/21371
South Wales Borderers
5th (Home Defence) Battalion
Source:7616042
13th September 1939 - 3rd September 1941
1941
service
British Army
Private
D/21371
South Wales Borderers
30th Battalion
Source:7616042
4th September 1941 - 11th January 1942
service
British Army
Private
133688
Labour Corps
Source:2474217
1951
death
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:9061502
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Fitzgerald |
| Source | 2474217 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millon Street, St Woollos, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 133688 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 5968 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5968 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | D/21371 | South Wales Borderers | 5th (Home Defence) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | D/21371 | South Wales Borderers | 30th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Mary Fitzgerald | daughter | 10th September 1904 | |
| Richard Ernest Fitzgerald | son | 18th August 1906 | |
| Kathleen Fitzgerald | daughter | 23rd October 1910 | |
| Reginald Fitzgerald | son | 20th January 1913 | |
| John Edward Fitzgerald | son | 3rd July 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Davies | wife | 21st July 1904 |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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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 | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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We remember John Fitzgerald
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