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We remember David John Messer
We remember David John Messer
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
George Josiah Messer
Source:8842675
1878
1879
sibling
William Charles Messer
Source:8842678
1879
1881
sibling
Henry Bracher Messer
Source:8844287
18th September 1881
1884
sibling
Constance Eleanor Jane Messer
Source:8842702
12th November 1884
1888
sibling
Phillip L Messer - Died Aged Four -
Source:8842657
1888
1889
sibling
Edward Howard Messer - Died Aged Four -
Source:8842671
10th January 1889
1890
birth
St George's in the East, London
United Kingdom
Source:8842227
Source:8842192
10th November 1890
1891
location
80 Christian St, St George's in the East, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8842346
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Horace James Messer
Source:8842707
10th September 1893
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8842198
31st March 1901
1901
location
Mile End Place, Mile End Old Town, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8842198
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8842192
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk Stock Broker
possibly Sir Robert Levinson
London
United Kingdom
Source:8842723
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Mile End Place, Mile End Old Town, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8842192
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8842723
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
2325
City of London Territorial Force
6th Reserve Battalion
Source:8842429
3rd September 1914 - 27th February 1915
1914
location
178 Vartry Road, Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8842429
3rd September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
2325
London Regiment
1/6th City of London Rifles
Source:8842429
28th February 1915 - 3rd June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8842443
18th March 1915 - 8th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2325
London Regiment
1/6th City of London Rifles
Source:8842429
4th June 1915 - 6th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman (reverted at own request)
London Regiment
1/6th City of London Rifles
Source:8842429
7th September 1915 - 10th April 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Left Forearm and Abdomen
Hospital/Institution
Source:8842429
26th September 1915 - 8th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Left Hip
Hospital/Institution
Source:8842429
8th October 1915 - 31st March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
2325
London Regiment
3/6th City of London Rifles
Source:8842429
11th April 1916 - 8th July 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8842382
8th July 1916
1919
location
8 Devonshire Villas, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, London N
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8842429
24th January 1919
1920
location
119 Silver Street, Upper Edmonton, London N
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8842429
8th June 1920
1921
location
1 Mile End Place, Mile End, London E
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8842429
4th June 1921
1925
children
Elizabeth M Messer
Source:8842740
1925
1925
marriage
Violet Evelyn Armitage
Source:8842415
1925 - 1978
1927
children
Bernard D Messer
Source:8842744
1927
1930
children
David G Messer
Source:8842745
1930
1935
children
Valerie E Messer
Source:8842748
1935
1939
employment
Stockbrokers Managing Clerk
St Albans
United Kingdom
Source:8842227
1939
1939
location
Berwick, Verulam Road, St Albans
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8842227
1939
1978
death
Harlow, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8842217
1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David John |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Messer |
| Source | 8842192 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile End Place, Mile End Old Town, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 1 Mile End Place, Mile End, London E | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th June 1921 | |
| 119 Silver Street, Upper Edmonton, London N | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th June 1920 | |
| 178 Vartry Road, Stamford Hill, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1914 | |
| 8 Devonshire Villas, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, London N | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th January 1919 | |
| 80 Christian St, St George's in the East, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Berwick, Verulam Road, St Albans | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Mile End Place, Mile End Old Town, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2325 | City of London Territorial Force | 6th Reserve Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 2325 | London Regiment | 1/6th City of London Rifles | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 2325 | London Regiment | 1/6th City of London Rifles | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | London Regiment | 1/6th City of London Rifles | Rifleman (reverted at own request) | ||
| British Army | 2325 | London Regiment | 3/6th City of London Rifles | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M Messer | daughter | 1925 | |
| Bernard D Messer | son | 1927 | |
| David G Messer | son | 1930 | |
| Valerie E Messer | daughter | 1935 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Messer Meyer | mother | ||
| George Bracher Messer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Josiah Messer | brother | 1878 | |
| William Charles Messer | brother | 1879 | |
| Henry Bracher Messer | brother | 18th September 1881 | |
| Constance Eleanor Jane Messer | sister | 12th November 1884 | |
| Phillip L Messer - died aged four - | brother | 1888 | |
| Edward Howard Messer - died aged four - | brother | 10th January 1889 | |
| Horace James Messer | brother | 10th September 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Evelyn Armitage | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'9" |
Media
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6th City of London Cap BadgeThis photograph is of the 6th City of London Rifles cap badge of Corporal Charles Frederick Dickson, the friend with whom David Messer joined up on 3rd September 1914.
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1914 - 1915 StarMedal Roll Index Card for 2325 Rifleman D J Messer, 6th Bn. London Regiment, showing his entitlement to the 1914 - 1915 Star, date of first service overseas and date and cause of discharge.Contributed by:
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WW1 Service Medal & Award RollFrom www.ancestry.co.uk, David John Messer's Service Medal & Award Roll showing his service overseas in France & Flanders and his entitlement to the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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Enlisting in the 6th City of London RiflesPrivate Messer was a friend of my Paternal Grandfather Charles Frederick Dickson. In conversations with his son Ken (my father) in later life, Charles said, and Ken noted down, that they'd joined up together. This is a copy of that part of my father’s notes.Contributed by:
Jane31029
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register entry | Jane31029 | |
| Ancestry Family Tree for David's Family | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England Census - Surname recorded as BELLISSER | Jane31029 | |
| David John Messer British Army Pension Record | Jane31029 | |
| Edward Messer School Enrolment | Jane31029 | |
| Constance Messer School Enrolment | Jane31029 | |
| Horace Messer School Enrolment | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register for Brother Henry B Messer | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 6th City of London Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 - 1915 Star | Jane31029 | |
| WW1 Service Medal & Award Roll | Jane31029 | |
| Enlisting in the 6th City of London Rifles | Jane31029 |
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