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We remember John Reddington
We remember John Reddington
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
Source:9552393
1899
1901
location
86 Hancock Street, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9552349
1901
service
British Army
Gunner
261012
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3677600
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Reddington |
| Source | 3677600 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Hancock Street, Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 261012 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Keegan | mother | ||
| Michael Reddington | father |
Media
Media
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Postcard- Heimbach (Eifel)Reverse reads "Billet marked with and X". Donated with Reddington's things.
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Christmas cards2 Christmas cards pictured with their reverse. Received in France, 1918.Contributed by:
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Photograph of soldiers with rations (and reverse)Addressed to "Gerrard 130 Glyn Road Clapton E5 London" From GermanyContributed by:
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Christmas card from Brigadier GeneralDonated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Magazine clipping "Good-bye, old man"Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Postcard from Heimbach (Eifel)"This is where we water our horses in the river." Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Mounted soldierPhotograph of an unidentified soldier on a horse. Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Photo of "old man""This is a photo I found in a 'dug out' in action". Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Post card from Friesheim with letterLetter transcription can be found under "stories".Contributed by:
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Post card - Cathedral"This is St. Pol Cathedral, the Church of St. Michael. I was here on New Years day."Contributed by:
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Mounted Soldier - small photographUnidentified soldier, donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Photograph of soldiersSoldiers with sign that says "Roll on 'demob'" donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Photo of horses pulling batteryMounted soldiers hitched up to guns. Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Photograph of carnage on the roadDead horses and scattered guns along a bombed out road. Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Photograph of soldiers with gunTwo soldiers with a gun in a barn. Donated with Reddington's things.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alison154121 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Postcard- Heimbach (Eifel) | Alison154121 | |
| Leave or duty ration book | Alison154121 | |
| Christmas cards | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of soldiers with rations (and reverse) | Alison154121 | |
| Christmas card from Brigadier General | Alison154121 | |
| Magazine clipping "Good-bye, old man" | Alison154121 | |
| Postcard from Heimbach (Eifel) | Alison154121 | |
| Mounted soldier | Alison154121 | |
| Dam at Heimbach | Alison154121 | |
| Photo of "old man" | Alison154121 | |
| Post card from Friesheim with letter | Alison154121 | |
| Post card - Cathedral | Alison154121 | |
| Mounted Soldier - small photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of soldiers | Alison154121 | |
| Photo of horses pulling battery | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of carnage on the road | Alison154121 | |
| Photo of soldiers and horses | Alison154121 | |
| Photo of soldiers with guns | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of soldiers with gun | Alison154121 | |
| Photo of horses pulling a cart | Alison154121 |
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Stories
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