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We remember John James Henry Nation, C.v.o.
We remember John James Henry Nation, C.v.o.
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Timeline
Timeline
1874
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9448478
20th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:9448478
20th October 1914
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9448481
15th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Major (Temporary Colonel)
Royal Engineers
Staff
Source:9448481
15th June 1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9448479
4th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Major (Temporary Colonel)
Royal Engineers
Staff
Source:9448479
4th January 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9448476
15th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:9448476
15th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary Colonel)
Royal Engineers
Staff
Source:9448482
15th May 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9448485
11th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary Colonel)
Royal Engineers
Staff
Source:9448485
11th December 1917
1921
service
British Army
Colonel
Source:9401842
1st January 1921 - 24th June 1931
1931
service
British Army
Brigadier General
Source:9401842
24th June 1931
service
British Army
Temporary Brigadier General
Royal Engineers
Source:3207384
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:3207384
1946
death
Petersham, Richmond upon Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9401842
5th November 1946
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9401842
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James Henry |
| Initials | JJH |
| Last Name | Nation, C.v.o., |
| Source | 3207384 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Temporary Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | Colonel | ||||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Staff | Major (Temporary Colonel) | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Staff | Major (Temporary Colonel) | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Staff | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary Colonel) | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Staff | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary Colonel) | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Wahab | mother | ||
| General Sir John Louis Nation | father |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of John James Henry Nation | Julian102869 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Retired Army List 1939 | Julian102869 | |
| London Gazette | Julian102869 | |
| John James Henry Nation Medal Roll page 1 | Julian102869 | |
| John James Henry Nation Medal Roll page 2 | Julian102869 |
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We remember John James Henry Nation, C.v.o.
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