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We remember James Needs
We remember James Needs
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Edith Gertrude Needs
Source:5498783
8th August 1885
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Needs
Source:5498783
31st October 1886
1891
sibling
John Needs
Source:5498783
7th June 1891
1893
sibling
Emma Needs
Source:5498783
4th November 1893
1897
sibling
George Needs
Source:5498783
2nd January 1897
1899
1915
enlistment
Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6625368
11th December 1915
1931
location
2 New Council Houses, Ash Lane, Winsford, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5498783
June 1931 - 25th June 1938
1931
marriage
Florence Rosa Yard
Source:6625374
15th June 1931
1932
children
Harold James Wilfred Needs
Source:5498783
25th July 1932
employment
Postman
Winsford, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:5498783
service
British Army
Private
42896
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:3215559
1938
death
Not War Related
Minehead, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:5498783
25th June 1938
burial
Winsford, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6625356
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Needs |
| Source | 3215559 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 New Council Houses, Ash Lane, Winsford, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | June 1931 - 25th June 1938 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42896 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold James Wilfred Needs | son | 25th July 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Quartly | mother | ||
| Thomas Needs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Needs | brother | 2nd January 1897 | |
| John Needs | brother | 7th June 1891 | |
| Edith Gertrude Needs | sister | 8th August 1885 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Needs | sister | 31st October 1886 | |
| Emma Needs | sister | 4th November 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Rosa Yard | wife | 15th June 1931 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Blue | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
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Pvt James Needs (1889-1938)Taken in Winsford, Somerset c 1929 Taken in Winsford, Somerset about 1929
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew13060 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pvt James Needs (1889-1938) | Andrew13060 | |
| James Needs Wedding | Andrew13060 | |
| Harold Needs | Andrew13060 | |
| James Needs Obituary | Andrew13060 | |
| James Needs Gravestone | Andrew13060 | |
| Family Home | Andrew13060 |
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