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We remember John Charles Milton
We remember John Charles Milton
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1894
sibling
Arthur William Milton
Source:9177280
2nd April 1894
1896
sibling
Bertie Milton
Source:9177285
20th June 1896
1898
sibling
Edwin Milton
Source:9177292
14th October 1898
1900
sibling
Wilfred Harold Milton
Source:9177265
1900
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9177144
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Dagnall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9177144
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Horace Milton
Source:9177305
25th March 1903
1907
sibling
George Thomas Milton
Source:9177313
2nd May 1907
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9177138
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Dagnall
United Kingdom
Source:9177138
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Dagnall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9177138
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:9176869
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Horsekeeper
Ringshall or Dagnall
United Kingdom
Source:9176869
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9176869
11th December 1915
1915
location
- his future wife's parents - 22 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176869
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
20926
Coldstream Guards
Army Reserve
Source:9176869
12th December 1915 - 11th December 1916
1916
marriage
Frances Elizabeth Ann Collier
Source:9177213
14th October 1916 - 27th December 1953
1916
service
British Army
Private
20926
Coldstream Guards
5th Battalion
Source:9176869
12th December 1916 - 27th December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9176869
4th May 1917 - 25th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
20926
Coldstream Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:9176869
28th December 1917 - 2nd January 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9176869
28th December 1917
1919
service
British Army
Private
20926
Coldstream Guards
Guards Division Base Depot
Source:9176869
3rd January 1919 - 18th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:9176869
14th January 1919
1919
location
- his wife's parents - 22 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176869
14th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9176869
18th February 1919
1939
employment
Coal and Builders' Merchant Lorry Driver
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9177174
29th September 1939
1939
location
22 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9177174
29th September 1939
1953
employment
Lorry Driver
Ringshall - Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9177213
27th December 1953
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9177195
1984
dates
Age 92
Source:9177186
29th July 1984
1984
death
Not War Related
22 Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9177186
29th July 1984
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Milton |
| Source | 9177146 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - his future wife's parents - 22 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| - his wife's parents - 22 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th January 1919 | |
| 22 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 5 Dagnall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Dagnall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20926 | Coldstream Guards | Army Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 20926 | Coldstream Guards | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 20926 | Coldstream Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 20926 | Coldstream Guards | Guards Division Base Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Milton | mother | ||
| Charles Milton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur William Milton | brother | 2nd April 1894 | |
| Bertie Milton | brother | 20th June 1896 | |
| Edwin Milton | brother | 14th October 1898 | |
| Wilfred Harold Milton | brother | 1900 | |
| Horace Milton | brother | 25th March 1903 | |
| George Thomas Milton | brother | 2nd May 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Elizabeth Ann Collier | wife | 14th October 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-04-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Jack Milton's HeadstoneThe headstone of John Charles Milton 1892 - 1984, in St Peter and St Paul, Little Gaddesden New Churchyard.
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Coldstream Guards WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Coldstream Guards in which John Milton served.
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. The name of John Milton, 5th Bn. Coldstream Guards has been added.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 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 deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage to Frances Elizabeth Ann Collier | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism at Digswell | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Entry John and Frances | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of John Charles Milton | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) wife Frances | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 22 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| 1930 Electoral Register 22 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brother Arthur | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brother Bertie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brother Edwin | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brother Wilfred | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden and Ashridge | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Milton's Headstone | Jane31029 | |
| Coldstream Guards WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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