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We remember Joseph Adolphus Nurse
We remember Joseph Adolphus Nurse
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
Barbados
Source:8865422
1884
1918
dates
Age 34
Source:8865422
5th August 1918
1918
employment
Fisherman
Source:8865422
19th August 1918
1918
enlistment
New York City
United States
Source:8865422
19th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
68267
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8865422
19th August 1918
1918
location
113 East 100th St, New York
United States
their own address
Source:8865422
19th August 1918
1919
employment
Mechanic
Remington UMC
New Haven, Connecticut
United States
Source:8865422
5th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8865422
8th August 1919
marriage
Clementina
Source:8865422
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Adolphus |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Nurse |
| Source | 8865422 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 East 100th St, New York | United States | their own address | known 19th August 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 68267 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clementina | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colored |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-19 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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