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We remember Jesse Benjamin Orchard
We remember Jesse Benjamin Orchard
Timeline
Timeline
1859
sibling
William Russell Orchard
Source:6988245
1859
1861
sibling
Sarah Anne Orchard
Source:6988245
1861
1862
sibling
Francis Henry Orchard
Source:6988245
1862
1863
sibling
Elijah Walter Orchard
Source:6988245
1863
1867
sibling
Elias Orchard
Source:6988245
1867
1868
sibling
Robert John Orchard
Source:6988245
1868
1870
sibling
Henry Orchard
Source:6988245
1870
1872
sibling
George Russell Orchard
Source:6988245
1872
1874
sibling
Jeremiah Charles Orchard
Source:6988245
1874
1877
1879
sibling
Edith Mary Orchard
Source:6988245
1879
1881
location
Old Hill, Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6987443
1881
1892
employment
Tailor
W Cross
Badminton, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:6988245
1892 - 1898
1898
dates
Age 21
Source:5503629
1898
1898
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6987449
18th October 1898
1905
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:6988245
23rd December 1905 - 11th November 1909
1909
appointments
Corporal
Source:6988245
11th November 1909 - 7th December 1912
1911
employment
Army
Soldier tailor
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6987445
1911
1911
location
Cambridge Barracks, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6988245
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6988245
13th August 1914 - 21st September 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6988245
22nd October 1916 - 28th December 1916
1917
discharge
Source:6987449
21st June 1917
1920
location
129 Cricklade Street, Cirencester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6988245
1st August 1920
1920
service
British Army
Sergeant
5434
Gloucestershire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9192678
1920
service
British Army
Serjeant
9434
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:3335077
service
British Army
Serjeant
5434
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:3335077
1920
death
Unknown
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:5503629
1st August 1920
burial
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Q.73
Source:5503895
Source:9192678
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st August 1920 | |
| Cambridge Barracks, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Old Hill, Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5434 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 9434 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5434 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Russell | mother | ||
| Robert John Orchard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Russell Orchard | brother | 1859 | |
| Sarah Anne Orchard | sister | 1861 | |
| Francis Henry Orchard | brother | 1862 | |
| Elijah Walter Orchard | brother | 1863 | |
| Elias Orchard | brother | 1867 | |
| Robert John Orchard | brother | 1868 | |
| Henry Orchard | brother | 1870 | |
| George Russell Orchard | brother | 1872 | |
| Jeremiah Charles Orchard | brother | 1874 | |
| Edith Mary Orchard | sister | 1879 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | L Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-10-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Findagrave website | Stephen15450 | |
| Ancestry.co,uk | Stephen15450 |
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