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We remember John Joseph Nyland
We remember John Joseph Nyland
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:6641213
10th May 1897
1897
location
9 Derby Place, Oldham, lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6641213
10th May 1897
1901
location
8 Off Brunswick Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6641213
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Weaver
Cotton Mill
Oldham
United Kingdom
Source:7604928
31st March 1911 - 5th October 1915
1911
location
21 Princess Street, Oldham, Lancashire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6641213
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Soldier
British Army
Source:7604853
5th October 1915 - 29th March 1919
1915
enlistment
Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7736124
5th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
21020
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
12th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7736124
5th October 1915 - 21st May 1916
1915
location
10 John Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7604853
5th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21020
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
12th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7736124
22nd May 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
TR/3/52063
17th Division
76th Training Battalion
Source:7736130
1st September 1916 - 6th December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Abscess at right elbow
Hospital/Institution
Source:7736130
16th November 1916 - 25th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
TR/3/52063
17th Division
76th Training Battalion
Source:7736131
7th December 1916 - 19th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Sargeant
TR/3/52063
Royal Garrison Artillery
Signal School at Southampton
Source:7736131
20th December 1916 - 16th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Sargeant
TR/3/52063
17th Division
76th Training Battalion
Source:7736131
17th February 1917 - 24th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
55004
Manchester Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:7736131
25th August 1917 - 27th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
55004
Manchester Regiment
23rd Service battalion
Source:7736131
27th October 1917 - 15th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Trench Foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:7736131
2nd February 1918 - 11th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
55004
Manchester Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:7736131
16th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Eye Problems
Hospital/Institution
Source:7736131
20th February 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
55004
Manchester Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:7736131
2nd March 1919
1919
location
28 Bloom Street, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7604853
2nd March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7604853
29th March 1919
1954
death
Source:6641213
1954
burial
Oldham
United Kingdom
Source:6249720
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Nyland |
| Source | 6641213 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 John Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th October 1915 | |
| 21 Princess Street, Oldham, Lancashire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 28 Bloom Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd March 1919 | |
| 8 Off Brunswick Street, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Derby Place, Oldham, lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th May 1897 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21020 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 12th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 21020 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 12th (Reserve) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | TR/3/52063 | 17th Division | 76th Training Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 55004 | Manchester Regiment | 4th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 55004 | Manchester Regiment | 7th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | TR/3/52063 | 17th Division | 76th Training Battalion | Acting Sergeant | |
| British Army | TR/3/52063 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Signal School at Southampton | Acting Sargeant | |
| British Army | TR/3/52063 | 17th Division | 76th Training Battalion | Acting Sargeant | |
| British Army | 55004 | Manchester Regiment | 23rd Service battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 55004 | Manchester Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-05 | 5'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | James13693 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | James13693 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James13693 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James13693 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James13693 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James13693 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James13693 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James13693 |
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