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We remember John Thomas Blackett
We remember John Thomas Blackett
Timeline
Timeline
1887
service
British Army
Private
7208
Dorsetshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:368619
1918
death
Unknown
Appears drowned in River Thames. Body found on foreshore at Charlton, London. Death registered in Woolwich.
Woolwich London
United Kingdom
Source:9331638
Source:368619
31st August 1918
burial
London
Manor Park Cemetery, London after a military funeral - grave unmarked
United Kingdom
Source:368619
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Blackett |
| Source | 9331641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7208 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Blackett | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian3310 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of the Dorsetshire Regiment 1914-1919 Part III The Service Battalions | Tricia154724 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| portrait | Ian3310 |
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