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We remember John Almond
We remember John Almond
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1876
location
6 Kemp Street, Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
9th January 1876
1881
location
6 Kemp Street, Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
4th April 1881
1891
employment
Plasterer
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
6th April 1891
1891
location
51 Grimshaw Park Rd, , Turners Arms, Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
6th April 1891
1895
marriage
Sarah Leyland
Source:8498603
2nd November 1895
1895
children
Culbert Almond
Source:8498603
22nd December 1895
1899
children
John Almond died infancy
Source:8498603
1899
1900
children
Ernest Almond
Source:8498603
24th February 1900
1901
children
Thomas Almond died infancy
Source:8498603
9th October 1901
1903
children
Nancy Almond
Source:8498603
12th August 1903
1905
children
James Almond
Source:8498603
9th July 1905
1908
children
Mary Almond
Source:8498603
15th February 1908
1909
children
William Almond
Source:8498603
14th October 1909
1916
enlistment
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
18th August 1916
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8498603
17th February 1917 - 30th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
'Slight shell wound, top lip'
Hospital/Institution
Source:8498603
11th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Nephritis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8498603
1st August 1917 - March 1919
1939
location
19 Robert St, Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
21st March 1939
service
British Army
Private
42617
The Queen's Regiment
Source:37572
service
British Army
Private
70211
Labour Corps
Source:37572
service
British Army
Private
90927
Royal Defence Corps
Source:37572
1939
death
Unknown
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8498603
21st March 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Almond |
| Source | 37572 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Robert St, Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 21st March 1939 | ||
| 51 Grimshaw Park Rd, , Turners Arms, Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 6th April 1891 | ||
| 6 Kemp Street, Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 9th January 1876 | ||
| 6 Kemp Street, Blackburn | United Kingdom | known 4th April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42617 | The Queen's Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 70211 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 90927 | Royal Defence Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culbert Almond | son | 22nd December 1895 | |
| John Almond died infancy | son | 1899 | |
| Ernest Almond | son | 24th February 1900 | |
| Thomas Almond died infancy | son | 9th October 1901 | |
| Nancy Almond | daughter | 12th August 1903 | |
| James Almond | son | 9th July 1905 | |
| Mary Almond | daughter | 15th February 1908 | |
| William Almond | son | 14th October 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Almond nee Lang | mother | ||
| Thomas Almond | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Leyland | wife | 2nd November 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Iron Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-18 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Royal Defence Corps Cap Badge | Cynthia60869 |
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