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We remember John Mannion
We remember John Mannion
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Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
2 Back Ash Street Cellar, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9116669
1881
1901
service
British Army
Private
8072
Manchester Regiment
6th (Militia) Battalion
Source:9116669
29th July 1901 - 11th September 1901
1901
employment
Labourer
Townsend Fold Chemical Works
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9116669
1901
1901
location
3 Cawl Top, Rawtenstall.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9116669
1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
6879
Manchester Regiment
Depot to 3rd Battalion
Source:9116669
12th September 1901 - 27th February 1902
1902
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6879
Manchester Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9116669
28th February 1902 - 27th July 1902
1902
service
British Army
Corporal
6879
Manchester Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9116669
28th July 1902 - 29th March 1904
1904
service
British Army
Sergeant
6879
Manchester Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9116669
20th March 1904 - 18th October 1907
1907
service
British Army
Sergeant
Southern Nigeria Regiment
Source:9116669
19th October 1907 - 18th June 1909
1909
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
6879
Southern Nigeria Regiment/Nigeria Regiment
Source:9116669
19th June 1909
1910
marriage
Harriet Carter
Source:9116669
8th September 1910
1916
location
'The Lodge', Springhill, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9116669
28th February 1916 - 13th August 1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9116669
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9116669
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9116669
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
Manchester Regiment
Source:2906814
service
British Army
Source:9116669
service
British Army
Battalion Serjeant Major
6879
Nigeria Regiment
Source:2906814
1945
death
Not War Related
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:9116669
21st January 1945
sibling
Margaret Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
Dennis Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
Thomas Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
Mary Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
James Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
Kate Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
Alfred Manion
Source:9116669
sibling
Dominic Manion
Source:9116669
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mannion, |
| Source | 9116669 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'The Lodge', Springhill, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | their own address | 28th February 1916 - 13th August 1919 | |
| 2 Back Ash Street Cellar, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 3 Cawl Top, Rawtenstall. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Colour Serjeant | |||
| British Army | 8072 | Manchester Regiment | 6th (Militia) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6879 | Manchester Regiment | Depot to 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6879 | Manchester Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 6879 | Manchester Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 6879 | Manchester Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | Southern Nigeria Regiment | Sergeant | |||
| British Army | 6879 | Southern Nigeria Regiment/Nigeria Regiment | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 6879 | Nigeria Regiment | Battalion Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Dominic Manion | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Manion | sister | ||
| Dennis Manion | brother | ||
| Thomas Manion | brother | ||
| Mary Manion | sister | ||
| James Manion | brother | ||
| Kate Manion | sister | ||
| Alfred Manion | brother | ||
| Dominic Manion | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Carter | wife | 8th September 1910 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Southern Nigeria Regiment cap badgeSouthern Nigeria Regiment cap badge 1902-1914.Contributed by:
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The Band, Southern Nigeria Regiment W.A.F.F.Several single medals are in evidence indicating that this photo is pre-war and therefore may be contemporary with John Mannion's service in the Regiment.Contributed by:
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Mention in DespatchesMentioned in Despatches by Major Frederick H Cunliffe, Middlesex Regiment Commanding Officer, Southern Nigeria Regiment, who reported that John Mannion had given 'distinguished and meritorious service' during the (West African) campaign.Contributed by:
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John Mannion's medalsMuseum of the Manchester Regiment - John Mannion had wanted his medals to be donated to the Museum of the Manchester Regiment, and they were given to the museum in May 1958. They are: Distinguished Conduct Medal; Africa General Service Medal with clasp 'West Africa 1909-10; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Allied Victory Medal with 'Mentioned in Despatches' oak leaves; Meritorious Service Medal; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served in/with Dominion Armed Forces or other Allied/Empire Armed Forces/Units during the Great WarMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served in/with Dominion Armed Forces or other Allied/Empire Armed Forces/Units during the Great War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Manchester Regiment - The Men Behind the Medals | Ian105013 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Southern Nigeria Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Nigeria Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| The Band, Southern Nigeria Regiment W.A.F.F. | Ian105013 | |
| Mention in Despatches | Ian105013 | |
| John Mannion's medals | Ian105013 |
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