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We remember John Thorpe Reckitt
We remember John Thorpe Reckitt
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles E Reckitt
Source:9205282
1887
1890
1891
location
Enbrook Villa, Chapel Street, Sandgate, kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9205282
5th April 1891
1901
education
Boarder in Junior School House
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9205280
31st March 1901
1901
location
Junior School House, 107-109 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9205280
31st March 1901
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9559995
1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Captain (temporary Major)
Army Service Corps
Source:9559995
1st January 1917
1955
dates
Age 65
Source:9559999
1955
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Source:3676782
service
British Army
Major
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:3676782
1955
death
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9559999
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thorpe |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Reckitt, |
| Source | 9559995 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enbrook Villa, Chapel Street, Sandgate, kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Junior School House, 107-109 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Major | |||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Captain (temporary Major) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie | mother | ||
| John D T Reckitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Reckitt | brother | 1887 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular ArmyMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular Army
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross: Captain (temp. Major) John Thorpe Reckitt | Peter6648 |
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