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We remember John Dalton Forsyth
We remember John Dalton Forsyth
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
James Forsyth
Source:8774957
1891
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8775160
31st March 1901
1901
location
Hoffer Street West, North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8775160
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8774957
2nd April 1911
1911
location
21 Newcastle Street, North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8774957
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Bank Employee
Barclay and Company Limited
Blyth
United Kingdom
Source:9062442
April 1915
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8775245
3rd June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2514879
14th July 1916
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8775268
15th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8775268
15th October 1918
1921
location
21 Newcastle Street, North Shields
United Kingdom
Source:2514879
13th July 1921
1923
marriage
Elizabeth A Forsyth
Source:8775187
1923
1925
children
Cicely J Forsyth
Source:8775182
5th June 1925
1939
employment
Bank Branch Manager
Barclays Bank
Haymarket, Newcastle On Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:8775182
29th September 1939
1939
location
10 Queen Alexandra Road West, Tynemouth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8775182
29th September 1939
employment
Bank Employee
Barclay and Company Limited
Blyth
United Kingdom
Source:8775307
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
Source:2514879
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
25th Battalion
Source:2514879
service
British Army
Artists Rifles Officer Training Corps
Source:8775245
1973
death
Durham North Eastern registration district
United Kingdom
Source:8774971
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Dalton |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Forsyth, |
| Source | 2514879 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Queen Alexandra Road West, Tynemouth, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 21 Newcastle Street, North Shields, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 21 Newcastle Street, North Shields | United Kingdom | known 13th July 1921 | ||
| Hoffer Street West, North Shields, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 25th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Artists Rifles Officer Training Corps | ||||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicely J Forsyth | daughter | 5th June 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Forsyth | father | ||
| Jane Brown | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Forsyth | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A Forsyth | wife | 1923 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Barclays Bank Ltd - EmployeesMore about Barclays Bank Ltd - Employees
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 9th June 1916 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 15th October 1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Barclays Bank Active Service Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| Journal of the Institute of Bankers - October 1915 | Yvonne27542 |
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