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We remember William Jones, Alias John Mason
We remember William Jones, Alias John Mason
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
marriage
Elizabeth 'lizzie' Beechey
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29th June 1904
1914
enlistment
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:9083623
15th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9521
Dragoon Guards
2nd Battalion (Cavalry Reserve)
Source:9083623
10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
D/5005
Dragoons
Source:2958144
16th December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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16th December 1914
1915
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Source:9083623
8th February 1915
1915
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Source:9083623
26th August 1915
employment
Groom
Source:9083623
death
John , aged , unknown , is buried at Unknown and remembered on the Forden War Memorial.
Source:9083623
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Jones, Alias John Mason |
| Source | 9083623 |
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mason |
| Source | 9083623 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/5005 | Dragoons | Private | ||
| British Army | 9521 | Dragoon Guards | 2nd Battalion (Cavalry Reserve) | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth 'lizzie' Beechey | wife | 29th June 1904 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Montgomeryshire County War MemorialMore about Montgomeryshire County War Memorial
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeff2412 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Welshpool, Montgomeryshire | Jeff2412 | |
| Cap Badge | Jeff2412 | |
| War Memorial, Forden | Jeff2412 |
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