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We remember John Pell
We remember John Pell
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1892
location
8 Cross Street, Dudley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9365428
1st September 1892
1892
employment
Groom
Dudley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9365428
19th September 1892
1892
enlistment
Dorchester
United Kingdom
Source:9365428
20th September 1892
1892
service
British Army
Private
3537
Dorsetshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9365428
28th December 1892 - 10th June 1894
1894
service
British Army
Lance-Corporal
3537
Dorsetshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9365428
11th June 1894 - 15th January 1896
1896
service
British Army
Corporal
3537
Dorsetshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9365428
16th January 1896 - 2nd February 1897
1896
location
Gibraltar Barracks
Gibraltar
military residence address
Source:9365428
3rd October 1896 - 16th January 1897
1897
location
Malta Barracks
Malta
military residence address
Source:9365428
17th January 1897 - 2nd February 1897
1897
location
Ferozepore Barracks
India
military residence address
Source:9365428
3rd February 1897 - 8th December 1906
1897
awards
Indian Frontier Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9365428
1897
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant Major
3537
Dorsetshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9364714
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Blackdown Camp, Chertsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9364714
3rd April 1911
1911
awards
King George V Coronation Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9365428
22nd August 1911
1913
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9365428
1st October 1913
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9365428
18th June 1915
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9365428
22nd June 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9365428
24th December 1915
marriage
Annie Peppers
Source:9365428
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
3537
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:3463658
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
3537
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:3463658
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Pell |
| Source | 3463658 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cross Street, Dudley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st September 1892 | |
| Blackdown Camp, Chertsey, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Ferozepore Barracks | India | military residence address | 3rd February 1897 - 8th December 1906 | |
| Gibraltar Barracks | Gibraltar | military residence address | 3rd October 1896 - 16th January 1897 | |
| Malta Barracks | Malta | military residence address | 17th January 1897 - 2nd February 1897 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3537 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Regimental Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 3537 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 3537 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 3537 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3537 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance-Corporal | |
| British Army | 3537 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Indian Frontier Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| King George V Coronation Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Pell | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Peppers | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-09-21 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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1st Battalion, The Dorsetshire Regiment visiting Blackdown Camp, Camberley, Surrey (and the Blackdown Camp Staff), in April 1911More about 1st Battalion, The Dorsetshire Regiment visiting Blackdown Camp, Camberley, Surrey (and the Blackdown Camp Staff), in April 1911
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith133517 |
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