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We remember John Mitchell
We remember John Mitchell
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
dates
Age 23
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24th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2730
Household Cavalry And Cavalry Of The Line
16 Lancers
Source:8612098
24th May 1915
enlistment
New Cross
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
Source:8612100
1915
death
Killed in Action
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24th May 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2730 | Household Cavalry And Cavalry Of The Line | 16 Lancers | Private | |
| British Army | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Latham Potts | father | ||
| Ellen Mitchell Potts | mother |
Media
Media
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Service Medal and Award Roll in 1917Pte. John Mitcheal, # 2730. TNA series WO 329/2397, image from Ancestry.com
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Communities
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16th Lancers commemorated on the Menin Gate MemorialMore about 16th Lancers commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record for John Mitchell | Ann39898 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Medal and Award Roll in 1917 | Russell64175 |
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