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We remember John Robert Melton
We remember John Robert Melton
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
location
11 Ann Street, Ratcliff, london
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6646058
3rd April 1881
1891
location
265 Cable Street, Shadwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6646066
5th April 1891
1900
employment
Commercial clerk
United Kingdom
Source:6646032
14th October 1900
1900
marriage
Charlotte Emily Sherwood
Source:6646032
14th October 1900
1900
location
15 Drews Buildings, 147-151 High Street, Shadwell, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6646032
14th October 1900
1901
children
Robert George Melton
Source:6646084
1901
1902
children
William Stanley Melton
Source:6646084
1902
1905
children
Winifred Edith Lily Melton
Source:6646084
1905
1908
children
Edith Dorothy Florence Melton
Source:6646084
1908
1910
children
Charles Bernard Melton
Source:6646084
1910
1911
employment
Shipping clerk
United Kingdom
Source:6646084
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
Whitehall, London
United Kingdom
Source:6645998
2nd August 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6646005
2nd August 1917 - 6th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Trench fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:6646051
21st February 1918 - 11th May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6645997
18th February 1919
employment
Shipping clerk
Source:6645998
service
British Army
Private
517123
London Regiment
Source:3007800
service
British Army
Private
24853
Army Pay Corps
Source:3007800
1957
death
Not War Related
stomach cancer
Barking, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6646033
21st September 1957
sibling
Sarah Francis Melton
Source:6646058
sibling
George Frederick Melton
Source:6646058
sibling
Lily Melton
Source:6646066
sibling
Edith Melton
Source:6646066
sibling
Emily Melton
Source:6646066
location
59 Saxon Road, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6645997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Melton |
| Source | 6645998 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ann Street, Ratcliff, london | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 15 Drews Buildings, 147-151 High Street, Shadwell, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th October 1900 | |
| 265 Cable Street, Shadwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 59 Saxon Road, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 517123 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 24853 | Army Pay Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert George Melton | son | 1901 | |
| William Stanley Melton | son | 1902 | |
| Winifred Edith Lily Melton | daughter | 1905 | |
| Edith Dorothy Florence Melton | daughter | 1908 | |
| Charles Bernard Melton | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Collison | mother | ||
| George Alfred Melton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Francis Melton | sister | ||
| George Frederick Melton | brother | ||
| Lily Melton | sister | ||
| Edith Melton | sister | ||
| Emily Melton | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Emily Sherwood | wife | 14th October 1900 |
Media
Media
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Location of 42 CCSDescribes the location of 42 Casualty Clearing Station at various intervalsContributed by:
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1911 censusLiving at 59 Saxon Road, Ilford, Essex with his wife and 5 childrenContributed by:
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Barking Town FC 1920/21J. R. Melton trainer of Barking Town FC (3rd from left with scarf draped over shoulder). Barking Town FC were winners of the London League Premier Division in 1920/21. In the following season they won the Ilford Hospital Cup by beating Custom House FC 5-0 at the Boleyn Ground, home of West Ham UnitedContributed by:
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Bob and CharlotteMy great-grandparents posing for a photo. Unknown location.Contributed by:
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On leaveOn leave with his wife Charlotte Melton (nee Sherwood) and their daughter Kath (aged 4)Contributed by:
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Trial with Millwall Athletic FCBob had a trial with Millwall Athletic FC but it isn't known whether he went on to play regularly for the club.Contributed by:
Paul39327
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pension record page 1 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 2 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 3 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 4 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 5 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 6 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 7 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 8 | Paul39327 | |
| Pension record page 9 | Paul39327 | |
| Birth certificate | Paul39327 | |
| Marriage certificate | Paul39327 | |
| Death certificate | Paul39327 | |
| Location of 42 CCS | Paul39327 | |
| 1881 census | Paul39327 | |
| 1891 census | Paul39327 | |
| 1911 census | Paul39327 | |
| Barking Town FC 1920/21 | Paul39327 | |
| Bob and Charlotte | Paul39327 | |
| Bob in uniform | Paul39327 | |
| On leave | Paul39327 | |
| Trial with Millwall Athletic FC | Paul39327 |
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