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We remember John William Potter
We remember John William Potter
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1905
sibling
Charles Potter
Source:3564438
5th July 1905
1918
location
67 Elibank Road, Eltham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9553753
August 1918
employment
Apprentice Gunsmith
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:3564438
service
British Army
Private
44898
Rifle Brigade
Source:3564438
1918
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:3564438
24th August 1918
burial
Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray-Sur-Somme
France
Source:3564438
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Potter |
| Source | 3564438 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Elibank Road, Eltham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known August 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 44898 | Rifle Brigade | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Leonora Potter | mother | ||
| John Potter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Potter | brother | 5th July 1905 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Record John William Potter | Sharon133221 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John William Potter | Sharon133221 | |
| John William Potter | Sharon133221 |
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