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We remember John Mears
We remember John Mears
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1914
1917
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mears |
| Source | 2996462 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5/12476 | Royal Irish Rifles | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5/12476 | Royal Irish Rifles | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 15/12476 | Royal Irish Rifles | 15th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Samuel Mears | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine | wife |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
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