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We remember John Charles Beckingham
We remember John Charles Beckingham
Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9587492
3rd August 1873
1915
enlistment
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9587492
4th May 1915
1915
children
Harry Beckingham
Source:9587492
31st May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
2968
Royal Field Artillery
3/2nd W R Brigade
Source:9587492
2nd June 1915 - 29th April 1916
1915
events
AWOL
Military Discipline
Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Received 14 days detention on return to unit
Source:9587492
31st August 1915 - 1st April 1916
1916
marriage
Suzanne Douglas
Source:9587492
25th July 1916
1916
marriage
Suzanne Douglas nee Jackson
Source:9587591
25th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
7087
Royal Field Artillery
62nd Battalion
Source:9587591
25th July 1916
1916
events
Drunkeness
Military Discipline
Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
14 days CB
Source:9587492
17th August 1916
1917
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9587492
1st May 1917 - 30th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
781425
Royal Field Artillery
1097 Battery, 216 Bde
Source:9587492
29th July 1917 - 10th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Driver
781425
Royal Field Artillery
1097 Battery, 216 Bde
Source:9587492
10th August 1917 - 23rd April 1919
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9587492
30th October 1917
1919
location
16 Marriott Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9587492
1919
1919
discharge
Source:9587492
23rd April 1919
1936
death
Unknown
aged 60
Grantham Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:9587634
June 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Beckingham |
| Source | 9587492 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Marriott Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2968 | Royal Field Artillery | 3/2nd W R Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 781425 | Royal Field Artillery | 1097 Battery, 216 Bde | Driver | |
| British Army | 781425 | Royal Field Artillery | 1097 Battery, 216 Bde | Gunner | |
| British Army | 7087 | Royal Field Artillery | 62nd Battalion | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Beckingham | son | 31st May 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Beckingham | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Douglas nee Jackson | wife | 25th July 1916 | |
| Suzanne Douglas | wife | 25th July 1916 |
Media
Media
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John Charles Beckingham - marriage certificateMarriage certificate John Charles Beckingham and Suzanne Douglas nee Jackson
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Alex411 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | Alex411 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Charles Beckingham - marriage certificate | Alex411 |
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