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We remember John Revins
We remember John Revins
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1892
sibling
David Revins
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7th February 1892
1895
sibling
Gerald Joseph Revins
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29th July 1895
1897
sibling
Mary Kate Revins
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6th April 1897
1897
sibling
Margaret Revins
Source:8632007
27th November 1897
1898
sibling
Mary Anne Revins
Source:8632007
26th August 1898
1900
sibling
Simon Revins
Source:8632007
6th July 1900
1906
employment
Blacksmith
Garrett Revins
Youghal
Ireland
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1st January 1906 - 1st January 1912
1912
marriage
Mary O'Brien
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10th February 1912
1912
children
Catherine Revins
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18th February 1912
1913
children
Mary Bridget Revins
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3rd November 1913
1915
children
Gerald Revins
Source:8632007
13th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Church Street, Egremont
United Kingdom
Source:8632007
3rd March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
90089
Royal Field Artillary
A Battery
Source:8632007
3rd March 1915 - 1st September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8632007
10th September 1915 - 4th December 1918
1915
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith Corporal
90089
Royal Field Artillary
A Battery
Source:8632007
1st October 1915 - 14th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Farrier Sergeant
90089
Royal Field Artillary
D Battery
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14th January 1916 - 5th March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
March 1918 returned to Engand presumed ill or injured reason no longer legible
Hospital/Institution
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3rd March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
John returned to England suffering from influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8632007
26th September 1918 - 4th December 1918
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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16th March 1919
1920
children
Margaret Revins
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11th August 1920
1922
children
Theresa Revins
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14th October 1922
1926
children
Patrick William Revins
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23rd April 1926
1948
death
War Related Sickness
Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis 30 years Certified.
17 Church St. Youghal,Co.Cork
Ireland
Source:8632007
5th April 1948
awards
Belgian Croix Le Gurre
Other War Service Award
Source:8632007
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
90089
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3706333
service
British Army
Serjeant
90089
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3706333
burial
Youghal, Co.Cork
Ireland
Source:8632007
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 90089 | Royal Field Artillery | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 90089 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 90089 | Royal Field Artillary | A Battery | Shoeing Smith | |
| British Army | 90089 | Royal Field Artillary | A Battery | Shoeing Smith Corporal | |
| British Army | 90089 | Royal Field Artillary | D Battery | Farrier Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Belgian Croix Le Gurre | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Revins | daughter | 18th February 1912 | |
| Gerald Revins | son | 13th January 1915 | |
| Mary Bridget Revins | daughter | 3rd November 1913 | |
| Margaret Revins | daughter | 11th August 1920 | |
| Theresa Revins | daughter | 14th October 1922 | |
| Patrick William Revins | son | 23rd April 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Heffernan | mother | ||
| Garrett Revins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Revins | brother | 7th February 1892 | |
| Gerald Joseph Revins | brother | 29th July 1895 | |
| Mary Kate Revins | sister | 6th April 1897 | |
| Mary Anne Revins | sister | 26th August 1898 | |
| Simon Revins | brother | 6th July 1900 | |
| Margaret Revins | sister | 27th November 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary O'Brien | wife | 10th February 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-03 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-04-10 | Roman Catholic |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sjt. John Revens | William85581 | |
| Mention In Despatches 1919 | William85581 | |
| Birth of John Revens | William85581 | |
| Death Cert John Revens | William85581 | |
| Farr. Sjt. John Revens | William85581 |
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