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We remember John Thomas Blades
We remember John Thomas Blades
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Douglas Blades
Source:9528010
1893
1896
sibling
Elizabeth Blades
Source:9528010
1896
1897
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7048512
1897
1901
sibling
George Blades
Source:9528010
1901
1908
sibling
Allan Blades
Source:9528010
1908
employment
Carter
Messrs John Carter and Sons
United Kingdom
Source:9528002
service
British Army
Private
6043
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:373335
service
British Army
Private
36797
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd/4th Battalion
Source:9528002
1918
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7048512
Source:9528002
28th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7048512
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Blades |
| Source | 7048512 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6043 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 36797 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd/4th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| John Slinger Blades | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Blades | brother | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth Blades | sister | 1896 | |
| George Blades | brother | 1901 | |
| Allan Blades | brother | 1908 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley in the Great War Roll of Honour | Victoria143992 | |
| 1911 Census | Victoria143992 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Blades | Victoria143992 |
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