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We remember John Edwin Bayliss
We remember John Edwin Bayliss
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1894
sibling
Thomas Henry Bayliss
Source:6626797
1894
1909
education
First Class Honours in B.Sc.
University College of North Wales
Bangor, Caernarvon
United Kingdom
Source:6188110
1909
1911
location
4 Thorpe Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6626797
1911
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:6187608
5th August 1914
1914
education
Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Latin
University College of North Wales
Bangor, Caernarvon
United Kingdom
Source:6187608
5th August 1914
1914
education
Rhyl County School
Rhyl, Denbighshire
United Kingdom
Source:6187608
5th August 1914
1914
location
28 Princes Street, Rhyl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6187608
5th August 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:6187609
30th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6188110
October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6188110
August 1915
1916
appointments
Acting Captain
Source:6187610
14th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6188110
November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6188110
March 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6188110
26th July 1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:253098
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
royal field artillery 76th Brigade
Source:253098
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6188110
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died at No.61 Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium
Casualty Clearing Station
Belgium
Source:7307878
Source:6187608
29th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Dozingham British Cemetry, Proven, North West of Ypres
Belgium
Source:7307878
Source:6187608
sibling
Annie Bayliss
Source:6187608
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edwin |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Bayliss |
| Source | 253098 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Princes Street, Rhyl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th August 1914 | |
| 4 Thorpe Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | royal field artillery 76th Brigade | Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Bayliss | mother | ||
| John Francis Bayliss | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Bayliss | sister | ||
| Thomas Henry Bayliss | brother | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | 5'8" |
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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 | Carolyn32329 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Carolyn32329 | |
| London Gazette | Carolyn32329 | |
| Fallen Officers | Carolyn32329 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Carolyn32329 |
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