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We remember Joseph Benjamin Maunders
We remember Joseph Benjamin Maunders
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Walter James Maunders
Source:9176451
1875
1877
1880
sibling
William Jesse Maunders
Source:9176399
8th January 1880
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:9176274
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Ringshall, Top Row
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176274
3rd April 1881
1881
education
From an Infant to aged 11 years 4 months, having obtained his Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9287736
16th May 1881 - 18th July 1888
1884
sibling
Alfred George Maunders
Source:9176454
1884
1888
sibling
- Half Sister - Ethel Maunders
Source:9176386
30th October 1888
1890
sibling
- Half Sister - Maude Ellen Maunders
Source:9176387
24th June 1890
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:9176279
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9176279
5th April 1891
1891
location
15 Ringshall (later re-numbered 21 Ringshall)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176279
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
- Half Brother - Sidney Ernest Maunders
Source:9176399
11th October 1891
1894
sibling
- Half Brother - Arthur Thomas Maunders
Source:9176384
7th August 1894
1896
dates
Age 19
Source:9176291
14th May 1896
1896
employment
Farm Labourer
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9176291
14th May 1896
1896
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9176291
14th May 1896
1896
service
British Army
Private
5704
Bedfordshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9176291
14th May 1896 - 15th October 1896
1896
service
British Army
Private
5704
Bedfordshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9176291
16th October 1896 - 31st January 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
5704
Bedfordshire Regiment
Army Reserve
Source:9176291
1st February 1904 - 13th May 1908
1911
children
Percy John Lee
Source:9176694
24th January 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
4297
Hertfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9176321
18th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9176314
18th April 1915
1918
marriage
Ethel Mary Lee
Source:9176525
23rd March 1918 - 1949
1918
service
British Army
Private
39632
Gloucestershire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9176321
1918
1919
discharge
Source:9176314
28th February 1919
1920
location
Widmore, Gaddesden Row
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9176423
1920
1920
children
Ernest Gilbert Maunders
Source:9176487
11th May 1920
1924
children
Eileen G Maunders
Source:9176408
1924
1928
location
3 Widmore Cottages, Gaddesden Row
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9176353
1928 - 14th January 1962
1939
employment
Oddman on a Private estate
Great Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9176487
29th September 1939
1962
dates
Age 84
Source:9176353
14th January 1962
1962
death
Not War Related
His home address at the time was 3 Widmore Cottages, Gaddesden Row.
4 West Dene, Gaddesden Row
United Kingdom
Source:9176353
14th January 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Benjamin |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Maunders |
| Source | 9176278 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ringshall (later re-numbered 21 Ringshall) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 3 Widmore Cottages, Gaddesden Row | United Kingdom | their own address | 1928 - 14th January 1962 | |
| Ringshall, Top Row | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Widmore, Gaddesden Row | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5704 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 5704 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5704 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Army Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 4297 | Hertfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 39632 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy John Lee | stepson | 24th January 1911 | |
| Ernest Gilbert Maunders | son | 11th May 1920 | |
| Eileen G Maunders | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Maunders | mother | ||
| Joseph Maunders | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter James Maunders | brother | 1875 | |
| William Jesse Maunders | brother | 8th January 1880 | |
| Alfred George Maunders | brother | 1884 | |
| - Half Sister - Ethel Maunders | sister | 30th October 1888 | |
| - Half Sister - Maude Ellen Maunders | sister | 24th June 1890 | |
| - Half Brother - Sidney Ernest Maunders | brother | 11th October 1891 | |
| - Half Brother - Arthur Thomas Maunders | brother | 7th August 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Lee | wife | 23rd March 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-05-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1877-05-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Joseph’s entry reads: MAUNDERS, Joseph, 3rd Bn. Hertfordshire Regt. This was the regiment in which he first served.
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Hertfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeHertfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the regiment in which Joseph Maunders first served.Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
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Gloucestershire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap Badge of the Gloucestershire Regiment into which Joseph Maunders was transferred.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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The Maunders Family of RingshallMore about The Maunders Family of Ringshall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 1917-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Gloucestershire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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