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We remember John Joseph Mather
We remember John Joseph Mather
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1897
sibling
William Mather
Source:9118795
1897
1900
sibling
Caroline Mather
Source:9118786
1900
1902
sibling
George Mather
Source:9118786
1902
1905
sibling
Pheobe Elizabeth Mather
Source:9118786
1905
1908
sibling
Charles Mather
Source:9118786
1908
1910
sibling
Annie Mather
Source:9118786
1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9118786
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Railway
United Kingdom
Source:9118786
2nd April 1911
1911
location
100 Parker St, Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9118786
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Mary Jane Parr
Source:9118292
29th July 1911
1911
location
98 Parker St, Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9118292
29th July 1911
1911
children
Caroline Mather
Source:9118292
16th November 1911
1914
children
John Joseph Mather
Source:9118292
29th March 1914
1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9118292
26th January 1915
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:9118292
29th January 1915
1915
employment
Carter
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9118292
29th January 1915
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9118292
1917 - 1919
1917
appointments
Guard in R.E. Transport (Railways)
Source:9118292
31st December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
334721
Royal Engineers
Source:9118292
1st January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
T4/056183
Army Service Corps
163rd Company
Source:9118292
30th June 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9118292
17th April 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
WR2965 (incomplete)
Royal Engineers
Source:2966042
1960
death
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9118788
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Mather |
| Source | 9118292 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Parker St, Bradford, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 98 Parker St, Bradford, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | 29th July 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR2965 (incomplete) | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | T4/056183 | Army Service Corps | 163rd Company | Corporal | |
| British Army | 334721 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Mather | daughter | 16th November 1911 | |
| John Joseph Mather | son | 29th March 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheobe, Elizabeth Mather | mother | ||
| John Joseph Mather | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Mather | sister | 1900 | |
| George Mather | brother | 1902 | |
| Pheobe Elizabeth Mather | sister | 1905 | |
| Charles Mather | brother | 1908 | |
| Annie Mather | sister | 1910 | |
| William Mather | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Parr | wife | 29th July 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-29 | 5'5" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 |
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