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We remember John Russell Bishop
We remember John Russell Bishop
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
239 Shakespeare Crescent, East Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9009601
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9009330
2nd April 1911
1911
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9009330
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9009330
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Source:360196
20th October 1915
1915
employment
Accountant
London
United Kingdom
Source:9009609
25th October 1915
1915
location
173 Byron Avenue, Manor Park, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9009609
25th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
011678
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Depot
Source:9009609
26th October 1915 - 26th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Disordered action of the heart
Hospital/Institution
Source:9009609
15th February 1916 - 1st March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
011678
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9009609
27th September 1916 - 30th June 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Valvular disease of the heart
Hospital/Institution
Source:9009609
24th November 1916 - 30th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
011678
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9009609
1st July 1917 - 13th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
011678
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9009609
14th August 1917 - 30th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
011678
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9009609
1st July 1918 - 30th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Staff Serjeant
011678
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9009609
1st October 1918 - 3rd January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:360196
3rd January 1919
1929
marriage
Edna M Bishop nee Duke
Source:9009692
1929
1934
children
Mary M Bishop
Source:9009690
8th June 1934
1939
employment
Acountant
London
United Kingdom
Source:9009690
29th September 1939
1939
location
95 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9009690
29th September 1939
1957
location
10 Woodfield Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9009921
28th December 1957
1957
death
90 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9009921
28th December 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Russell |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Bishop |
| Source | 360196 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Woodfield Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | known 28th December 1957 | ||
| 173 Byron Avenue, Manor Park, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th October 1915 | |
| 239 Shakespeare Crescent, East Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 95 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 29th September 1939 | ||
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 011678 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 011678 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 011678 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | 2nd Corporal | ||
| British Army | 011678 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 011678 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 011678 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Staff Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary M Bishop | daughter | 8th June 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R Bishop | father | ||
| Harriett Oxlade formerly Bishop nee Rattle | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna M Bishop nee Duke | wife | 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-25 | 5'5" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966, 1973-1995 | Gordon760 |
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