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We remember John Walter Berry
We remember John Walter Berry
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1898
marriage
Elizabeth Mary Martin Joy
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11th April 1898 - 13th September 1915
1898
children
Arthur Walter Berry
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6th July 1898
1900
children
Lillian Janet Berry
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20th June 1900
1903
children
Rose Elizabeth Mary Berry
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5th October 1903
1905
children
Winifred Irene Berry
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5th April 1905
1909
children
Marjorie Joy Berry
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19th July 1909
1911
children
Kenneth Royston Blissenden Berry
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16th April 1911
1913
children
Harold Frank Berry
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16th May 1913
service
British Army
Serjeant
11592
Somerset Light Infantry
7th Battalion
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service
British Army
Serjeant
11592
Somerset Light Infantry
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1915
death
Killed in Action
He was entrenched near Fleurbaix. to the south-west of Armentieres, France. It was just after his 44th birthday. He had been in France just 49 days.
Source:7178657
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13th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11592 | Somerset Light Infantry | 7th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 11592 | Somerset Light Infantry | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Walter Berry | son | 6th July 1898 | |
| Lillian Janet Berry | daughter | 20th June 1900 | |
| Rose Elizabeth Mary Berry | daughter | 5th October 1903 | |
| Winifred Irene Berry | daughter | 5th April 1905 | |
| Marjorie Joy Berry | daughter | 19th July 1909 | |
| Kenneth Royston Blissenden Berry | son | 16th April 1911 | |
| Harold Frank Berry | son | 16th May 1913 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Martin Joy | wife | 11th April 1898 |
Media
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Elizabeth Mary Martin Joy, the wife of Serjeant JThe date of this image is uncertain but it may be around 1900.
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Elizabeth Joy/Berry, war widowElizabeth six months after her husband was killed and 4-5 months after their youngest child diedContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales BMD Marriage Index 1837-1915 | Michael20645 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Martin Joy, the wife of Serjeant J | Michael20645 | |
| Elizabeth Joy/Berry, war widow | Michael20645 | |
| Flanders poppy | Michael20645 |
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We remember John Walter Berry
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