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We remember John George Proudfoot
We remember John George Proudfoot
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Alice Proudfoot
Source:6983848
1883
1885
sibling
Edith Proudfoot
Source:6983848
1885
1890
sibling
Arthur Proudfoot
Source:6983848
1890
1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:6983848
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Station Row, Newsham and South Blythe, Tynemouth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983848
31st March 1901
1916
service
British Army
6970
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:6983835
2nd November 1916 - 21st February 1917
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:6983843
November 1916
1916
employment
Travelling Draper
United Kingdom
Source:6983829
November 1916
1916
location
6 Station Row, Newsham and South Blythe, Tynemouth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983829
November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
95225
Machine Gun Corps
Source:6983835
23rd February 1917 - 15th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Driver
Tanks Depot
Source:6983835
16th January 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6983835
31st March 1920
service
British Army
Private
7662
Royal Scots
Source:3612208
service
British Army
Private
645041
Labour Corps
Source:3612208
location
23 Station Row, Newsham and South Blythe, Tynemouth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6983829
1975
death
Australia
Source:6983825
23rd February 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John George |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Proudfoot |
| Source | 6983829 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Station Row, Newsham and South Blythe, Tynemouth, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 6 Station Row, Newsham and South Blythe, Tynemouth, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Station Row, Newsham and South Blythe, Tynemouth, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known November 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7662 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 645041 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 6970 | Yorkshire Regiment | |||
| British Army | Tanks Depot | Driver | |||
| British Army | 95225 | Machine Gun Corps | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Charles Proudfoot | father | ||
| Janet Phoebe Proudfoot | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Proudfoot | sister | 1883 | |
| Edith Proudfoot | sister | 1885 | |
| Arthur Proudfoot | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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![British Regular Army Attestation [1]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/125/986/mid_9125986.jpg)
British Regular Army Attestation [1]This document outlines John's enlistment in 1916Contributed by:
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![British Regular Army Attestation [2]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/126/9/mid_9126009.jpg)
British Regular Army Attestation [2]This document shows John's appointments 1917-1919Contributed by:
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![British Regular Army Attestation [3]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/126/74/mid_9126074.jpg)
British Regular Army Attestation [3]This document outlines some of John's particularsContributed by:
Mark43251 -
1901 England CensusThis document shows John living with his family in Newsham St BlythContributed by:
Mark43251
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John George Proudfoot | Mark43251 | |
| British Regular Army Attestation [1] | Mark43251 | |
| British Regular Army Attestation [2] | Mark43251 | |
| British Regular Army Attestation [3] | Mark43251 | |
| 1901 England Census | Mark43251 |
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We remember John George Proudfoot
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![British Regular Army Attestation [1]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/125/986/large_9125986.jpg)
![British Regular Army Attestation [2]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/126/9/large_9126009.jpg)
![British Regular Army Attestation [3]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/126/74/large_9126074.jpg)
