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We remember John William Mccullough
We remember John William Mccullough
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:5508168
7th September 1893
1914
enlistment
Rothwell
United Kingdom
Source:5500761
13th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
408026
Royal Army Medical Corps
29th Division
Source:5500761
13th August 1914 - 15th November 1918
1918
discharge
Source:5500761
15th November 1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5508232
service
British Army
Private
408026
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:5500761
service
British Army
Source:6970047
location
57 Haigh Road, Rothwell, Leeds
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5510060
1947
death
War Related Sickness
Suicide. Haunted by memories of what he had seen during the war.
Rothwell
United Kingdom
Source:5508927
Source:5510060
24th October 1947
burial
Rothwell
United Kingdom
Source:5508927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Mccullough |
| Source | 5500761 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Haigh Road, Rothwell, Leeds | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 408026 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 408026 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 29th Division | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Golden |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-11-15 | 5'8" |
Media
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Private John William McCulloughPrivate John William McCullough in the Uniform of the Royal Army Medical Corps.
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Certificate of DischargeCertificate of Discharge for Private John William McCulloughContributed by:
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Military Medal: Citation.Explanation of how John William McCullough came to be awarded the Military Medal.Contributed by:
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El Kubri, Egypt, 1916.Stationed in Egypt. Photo taken sometime between 21st January and March 16th, 1916. This was when they landed in Egypt after serving at Gallipoli and before heading for the Somme, France.Contributed by:
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Private John William McCullough and others.In uniform with two colleagues.Contributed by:
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Part of Red Cross Flag from Gallipoli.Part of Red Cross Flag brought back from Gallipoli.Contributed by:
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Medals1914-1915 Star, The British War Medal, The Victory Medal, The Military Medal.Contributed by:
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InquestReport on the inquest into the suicide of John William McCullough.Contributed by:
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Half Minute Pulse Glass TimerBelonging to John William McCullough, was used to check patients pulse rates.Contributed by:
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Peace MugPresented to John William McCullough by the Rothwell Liberal Club.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John William McCullough | Allan14064 | |
| Certificate of Discharge | Allan14064 | |
| Birth Certificate | Allan14064 | |
| Military Medal: Citation. | Allan14064 | |
| El Kubri, Egypt, 1916. | Allan14064 | |
| With colleagues. | Allan14064 | |
| With colleagues II. | Allan14064 | |
| Private John William McCullough and others. | Allan14064 | |
| Private John William McCullough. | Allan14064 | |
| Part of Red Cross Flag from Gallipoli. | Allan14064 | |
| Medals | Allan14064 | |
| Gravestone | Allan14064 | |
| Obituary | Allan14064 | |
| Inquest | Allan14064 | |
| Half Minute Pulse Glass Timer | Allan14064 | |
| Peace Mug | Allan14064 | |
| Identity Tag | Allan14064 |
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