Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember John Joseph Mcghee
We remember John Joseph Mcghee
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1910
enlistment
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8824920
4th February 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
10837
Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
4th February 1910
1910
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8824920
1910
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8824920
12th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10837
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
20th March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in action (Richeburg) - SW or GSW knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:8824920
16th May 1915 - 27th May 1915
1915
marriage
Cecilia Bristow
Source:8824920
22nd November 1915
1916
children
Cecilia McGhee
Source:8824920
28th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
10837
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
26th February 1917 - 1st June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
10837
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
2nd June 1917 - 14th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action - Blt wd forearm/hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8824920
25th March 1918
1918
children
Joan McGhee
Source:8824920
25th October 1918
1918
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Under close arrest 15.11.18 Tried by Regimental Court Martial. Reduced to rank of Corporal from 18.11.18
Source:8824920
2nd November 1918 - 15th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
10837
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
18th November 1918 - 5th December 1918
1918
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Under close arrest. Tried by Regimental Court Martial - reduced to the ranks (12 days service lost for reckoning of pension)
Source:8824920
24th November 1918 - 6th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
10837
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
6th December 1918
1918
events
Absent without Leave - Desertion
Military Discipline
Knowsley Park, Prescot, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Stoppage/Fined for desertion £3-0-3d. 7.3.1929 Confessed to desertion 7.3.29 and Trial for desertion dispensed with and Gratuity forfeited 2.4.29. Discharged KR370 (xviii) 9.5.29
Source:8824920
11th December 1918
1929
discharge
Source:8824920
9th May 1929
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8824920
service
British Army
9446
King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:8824920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Mcghee |
| Source | 8824920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9446 | King's Liverpool Regiment | |||
| British Army | 10837 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10837 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10837 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10837 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 10837 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10837 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia McGhee | daughter | 28th November 1916 | |
| Joan McGhee | daughter | 25th October 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen McGhee | mother | ||
| William Charles McGhee | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Bristow | wife | 22nd November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-02-04 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
No media items were found
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card - image | R58235 |
No multimedia sources
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember John Joseph Mcghee
Also remembered by 1 person