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We remember John Blackledge
We remember John Blackledge
Timeline
Timeline
1914
employment
Unknown - worked in the boot department
Co-operative Wholesale Society
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8476140
1914
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8476140
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
36780
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:369468
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Blackledge |
| Source | 369468 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36780 | East Lancashire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
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John BlackledgeIn uniform, as pictured in the Co-operative News, 29 September 1917, p.920.
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Rochdale62824
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'D.C.M. For C.W.S. Employee' | Rochdale62824 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Blackledge | Rochdale62824 |
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