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We remember Maurice James Runnacus
We remember Maurice James Runnacus
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Bernard Runnacus
Source:8491489
1893
1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8491488
31st March 1901
1901
location
Eversley, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8491488
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8491489
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice to Joiner
United Kingdom
Source:8491489
2nd April 1911
1911
location
New Row, Boroughbridge, Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8491489
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Motor Engineer
United Kingdom
Source:8491485
18th January 1915
1915
location
Wold Newton, Hunmanby, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8491485
18th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Grove Park, London
United Kingdom
Source:8491485
2nd February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8491485
29th July 1915 - 4th March 1918
1918
marriage
Agnes Speak
Source:8491485
7th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
M2/047634
Army Service Corps
Source:8491485
21st April 1918
1918
appointments
Acting Sergeant
Source:8491485
31st December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
M2/047634
Army Service Corps
Source:8491485
31st December 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8491485
21st June 1919
service
British Army
Private
M2/047634
Army Service Corps
Source:3855394
service
British Army
Private
T11395
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:3855394
1970
death
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8491486
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maurice James |
| Initials | MJ |
| Last Name | Runnacus |
| Source | 8491484 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversley, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| New Row, Boroughbridge, Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wold Newton, Hunmanby, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/047634 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | T11395 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | M2/047634 | Army Service Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | M2/047634 | Army Service Corps | Acting Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Runnacus | mother | ||
| William Runnacus | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Runnacus | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Speak | wife | 7th March 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-18 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
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