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We remember John Keeton
We remember John Keeton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Henry Butler
Source:8559060
1886
1891
sibling
Ellen Butler
Source:8559060
1891
1895
sibling
Jane Keeton
Source:8559060
1895
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8559060
31st March 1901
1901
location
Seanor Lane, Lower Pilsley, near Clay Cross, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8559060
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8559064
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner - below ground
Pilsley Colliery
Pilsley near Clay Cross Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8559064
2nd April 1911
1911
location
49 Rupert Street, Lower Pilsley, near Clay Cross, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8559064
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:8559069
12th December 1915
1915
employment
Coal Miner
Pilsley Colliery
Pilsley near Clay Cross Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8559069
12th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Clay Cross, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8559069
12th December 1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
117193
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8559069
11th May 1918 - 5th September 1918
1918
location
The Old Hall, Pilsley, near Clay Cross, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8559069
18th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
117193
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:8559069
6th September 1918 - 8th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
117193
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
10th (Service) Battalion
Source:8559069
9th September 1918 - 18th September 1918
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:8559074
18th September 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Posted Missing Presumed Dead on 18/09/1918 "during the advance to victory in Picardy and Artois, between the Somme and Loos..."* [*CWGC]
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7071249
Source:8559074
18th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 7
Source:8559074
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Keeton |
| Source | 2600806 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Rupert Street, Lower Pilsley, near Clay Cross, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Seanor Lane, Lower Pilsley, near Clay Cross, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Old Hall, Pilsley, near Clay Cross, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 117193 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 117193 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 117193 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | 10th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Keeton nee Butler | mother | ||
| Joseph Keeton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Butler | step-brother | 1886 | |
| Ellen Butler | step-sister | 1891 | |
| Jane Keeton | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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War Memorial Pilsley near Clay Cross DerbyshireWar Memorial plaque St. Mary's Church, Pilsley near Clay Cross Derbyshire
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Keith22624 | |
| CWGC Entry for 117193 Private John Keeton of the Sherwood Foresters | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial Pilsley near Clay Cross Derbyshire | Keith22624 |
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