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We remember John Molyneux
We remember John Molyneux
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Lily Molyneux
Source:8979495
1887
1890
1891
dates
Age 20
Source:8979498
1891
1891
location
8 Manor Street, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979495
1891
1896
sibling
Clara Molyneux
Source:8979498
1896
1899
sibling
Minnie Molyneux
Source:8979498
1899
1901
sibling
Ada Molyneux
Source:8979498
1901
1909
sibling
Fanny Molyneux
Source:8979498
1909
1911
employment
Coal Drawer Below Ground
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8979498
1911
1911
location
81 Sherdley Road, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979498
1911
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8540530
23rd November 1917
service
British Army
Corporal
1817
Royal Fusiliers
Source:3085466
service
British Army
Serjeant
1817
Royal Fusiliers
Source:3085466
1972
death
Not War Related
Died in Ashton Green Hospital, St Helens, after collapsing in the street on an errand for an elderly neighbour.
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8540529
Source:8540528
25th March 1972
burial
Merseyside
United Kingdom
Source:8540528
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Molyneux, |
| Source | 8540528 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Manor Street, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 81 Sherdley Road, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1817 | Royal Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1817 | Royal Fusiliers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Jane Molyneux | mother | ||
| Joseph Molyneux | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Molyneux | sister | 1887 | |
| Clara Molyneux | sister | 1896 | |
| Minnie Molyneux | sister | 1899 | |
| Ada Molyneux | sister | 1901 | |
| Fanny Molyneux | sister | 1909 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Celine115478 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Celine115478 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917 by Stephen Snelling | Celine115478 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Molyneux VC. | Trevor321 |
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