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We remember John Reddish
We remember John Reddish
Timeline
Timeline
1892
service
British Army
Private
19439
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:3677710
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Reddish |
| Source | 3677710 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19439 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Reddish | mother | ||
| George Reddish | father |
Media
Media
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John Reddish c1918John Reddish in Hospital Blues recovering after loosing his left arm and left leg.
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Jack's Company before going to France 1915John (Jack) front row second from the right (10th battalion?) Written on the rear of this post card photo is Pt J Reddish No 19439 and Jack's home address at Grassmoor, Chesterfield. Assume that this photo was sent home to his mum and dad before going to France in 1915.Contributed by:
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Jack with dad George and mother RuthJack in studio photo with his mum and dad, either before going to France or while on leave.Contributed by:
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Matron's first letter home Nov 1917On 19/20th November 1917 Jack was in the trenches just north of Passchendale when a shell expolded causing him severe injuries. This letter was sent home to his mother by Matron M S Riddell 53rd General Hospital.Contributed by:
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Second letter home from Matron RiddellUpdate on Jacks condition and asking for his mother to write to him.Contributed by:
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Jack in hospital far leftJack was spent some time in A1 Ward, Bradford War Hospital and later in NottingamContributed by:
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Hospital Record March 1916Hospital details for Jack after being injured by shrapnel at the Bluff, Ypres March 1916Contributed 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Reddish c1918 | David79227 | |
| Jack's Company before going to France 1915 | David79227 | |
| Jack with dad George and mother Ruth | David79227 | |
| Matron's first letter home Nov 1917 | David79227 | |
| Second letter home from Matron Riddell | David79227 | |
| Jack in hospital far left | David79227 | |
| Birth Cert | David79227 | |
| Hospital Record March 1916 | David79227 |
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