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We remember John Percy Betts
We remember John Percy Betts
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Helen C Betts
Source:8777491
1888
1889
sibling
Archabald R Betts
Source:8777491
1889
1891
sibling
Lawrence J Betts
Source:8777491
1891
1892
1893
sibling
Herbert R Betts
Source:8740031
1893
1901
location
College Road, Maidstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8777491
1st April 1901
1901
sibling
Florence A Betts
Source:8740031
1901
1904
sibling
Kenneth Betts
Source:8740031
1904
1904
education
Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone
United Kingdom
Source:8696363
17th September 1904 - 1908
1911
employment
Butcher
Source:8777493
1st April 1911
1911
location
55 Week Street, Maidstone
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8777493
1st April 1911
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8696368
24th December 1917
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed as a result of friendly fire
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7271781
Source:8740033
Source:8694694
6th August 1918
1919
sibling
Joyce Betts
Source:8740031
1919
enlistment
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8740033
service
British Army
Corporal
2355
Kent Regiment
1/1st Battalion
Source:326421
service
British Army
Corporal
270991
East Kent Regiment
10th east Battalion
Source:326421
service
British Army
Corporal
270991
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
"C" Coy. 10th (R. East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Bn.
Source:7271781
location
Greenhill Farm, Otham, Maidstone, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7271781
burial
Otham, Kent
Pas de Calais
United Kingdom
France
III. C. 24.
Source:8694694
Source:7271781
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Percy |
| Initials | JP |
| Last Name | Betts |
| Source | 7271781 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Week Street, Maidstone | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| College Road, Maidstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Greenhill Farm, Otham, Maidstone, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2355 | Kent Regiment | 1/1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 270991 | East Kent Regiment | 10th east Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 270991 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | "C" Coy. 10th (R. East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Bn. | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Farmer | mother | ||
| James Rayner Betts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen C Betts | sister | 1888 | |
| Archabald R Betts | brother | 1889 | |
| Lawrence J Betts | brother | 1891 | |
| Kenneth Betts | step-brother | 1904 | |
| Joyce Betts | step-sister | 1919 | |
| Florence A Betts | step-sister | 1901 | |
| Herbert R Betts | step-brother | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-21 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Otham Village War MemorialOtham Village War Memorial recording the death of John Percy BettsContributed by:
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John Percy BettsPhotograph as a child provided by family relative Born 24th January 1892Contributed by:
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Entry in Maidstone Grammar School Memorial BookEntry in MGS Memorial BookContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Relatives of Harrietsham Resdents 2014-2018, Harrietsham, KentMore about Relatives of Harrietsham Resdents 2014-2018, Harrietsham, Kent
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Maidstone Grammer School, KentMore about Maidstone Grammer School, Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MGS Fallen WW1 for John Percy Betts | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Percy Betts Family Group Sheet | Bearsted33934 | |
| Otham Village War Memorial | Bearsted33934 | |
| John Percy Betts | Stephen27718 | |
| Entry in Maidstone Grammar School Memorial Book | Stephen27718 | |
| John Betts Photograph | Stephen27718 | |
| Transcription of award of MM | Stephen27718 |
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