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We remember Joseph Arthur Powell
We remember Joseph Arthur Powell
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
John T Powell
Source:6990044
1874
1875
sibling
Whittingam Powell
Source:6990044
1875
1878
sibling
William H.j. Powell
Source:6990044
1878
1880
1881
location
Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6990044
1881
1885
sibling
Mary Elizabeeth Powell
Source:6991620
1885
1889
sibling
Tom Owen Powell
Source:6991620
1889
1891
location
Pystyll, Oswestry
Canada
parents address
Source:6991620
1891
1901
employment
Bricklayer
Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:6991621
1901
1901
location
15 Oswald Place, Oswestry
Canada
parents address
Source:6991621
1901
1908
marriage
Margaret Griffiths
Source:6990043
4th June 1908
1910
children
Arthur Powell
Source:6991807
9th August 1910
1911
employment
Bricklayer (House Construction)
Llanymynech
United Kingdom
Source:6990043
1911
1911
location
1 Greenwich Cottage, Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6990043
1911
1911
location
Greenwich Cottage, Pant,Llanymynech,Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6990043
1911
1915
location
Mount View,Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6991807
10th December 1915
1916
children
Phyllis Amelia Powell
Source:6991807
20th June 1916
marriage
Margaret
Source:6990043
service
British Army
Gunner
114603
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:3573737
1917
death
Killed in Action
Joseph , aged , 37 , is buried at Bleuet Farm Cemetery , Ypres , Belgium . Grave reference, I. H. 11. and remembered on the Llanymynech and Oswestry War Memorials.
Ypres Salient
Belgium
Source:7230132
2nd September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7230132
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Arthur |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Powell |
| Source | 6991623 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Greenwich Cottage, Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 15 Oswald Place, Oswestry | Canada | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Greenwich Cottage, Pant,Llanymynech,Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Mount View,Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 | |
| Oswestry, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Pystyll, Oswestry | Canada | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 114603 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Amelia Powell | daughter | 20th June 1916 | |
| Arthur Powell | son | 9th August 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Joseph Powell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John T Powell | brother | 1874 | |
| Whittingam Powell | brother | 1875 | |
| William H.j. Powell | brother | 1878 | |
| Mary Elizabeeth Powell | sister | 1885 | |
| Tom Owen Powell | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | wife | ||
| Margaret Griffiths | wife | 4th June 1908 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Joan15696 | |
| Men on the Gates web site | Men131520 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, Llanymynech | Jeff2412 | |
| Oswestry, Shropshire | Jeff2412 | |
| Cap badge of The Royal Garrison Artillery | Jeff2412 |
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