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We remember James Robert Salinger
We remember James Robert Salinger
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Alfred Charles
Source:8849580
1890
1893
sibling
Emily Louisa
Source:8849580
1893
1894
1896
sibling
Herbert Leonard
Source:8849580
1896
1901
sibling
Charles Edwin
Source:8849580
1901
1901
location
Lawrence Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8849583
1901
1903
sibling
Horace Sydney
Source:8849580
1903
1911
employment
Apprenticed To Printer's Machine Minder
Source:8849580
1911
1911
location
54 Lathom Road East Ham London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8849580
1911
1912
enlistment
Source:8849572
6th February 1912
1912
employment
Printer
Amalgamated Press
Source:8954758
April 1912
1912
service
British Army
Rifleman
1278
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion ( Rifles)
Source:8954758
1912
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8955135
24th May 1915
1919
marriage
Jane Hughes
Source:8851393
1919
1921
children
Raymond J.
Source:8851399
1921
1923
children
Herbert L
Source:8851400
1923
1925
children
Olive M
Source:8851401
1925
1991
death
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:8851395
1991
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Salinger |
| Source | 8849577 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lathom Road East Ham London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Lawrence Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1278 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion ( Rifles) | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond J. | son | 1921 | |
| Herbert L | son | 1923 | |
| Olive M | daughter | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| Alfred Frederick Salinger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Sydney | brother | 1903 | |
| Alfred Charles | brother | 1890 | |
| Emily Louisa | sister | 1893 | |
| Herbert Leonard | brother | 1896 | |
| Charles Edwin | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Hughes | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-02-06 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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AttestationBritish Army Service Records extract showing Attestation. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medical InspectionBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of medical inspection. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Next of kinBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of next of kin. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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WoundsBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of wound. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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DischargeBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of discharge. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Badge | Susan26537 | |
| Attestation | Susan26537 | |
| Medical Inspection | Susan26537 | |
| Next of kin | Susan26537 | |
| Wounds | Susan26537 | |
| Discharge | Susan26537 |
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