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We remember John Albert Blossett
We remember John Albert Blossett
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Thomas Blossett
Source:9118212
1877
1878
1880
sibling
Arthur Blossett
Source:9118212
1880
1884
sibling
Mary Blossett
Source:9118212
1884
1891
location
32 Blue School Street, Hereford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9118212
1891
1901
children
Florence May Blossett
Source:9118193
28th May 1901
1902
marriage
Martha Jane Miles
Source:9118193
30th March 1902
1912
children
Reginald Barker Blossett
Source:9118193
23rd October 1912
1915
employment
Chef
Source:9118193
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:9118193
9th December 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9118193
30th June 1919
hospitalisation
Disability on discharge
Hospital/Institution
Source:9118193
hospitalisation
Medical history
Hospital/Institution
Source:9118203
service
British Army
Private
27889
Rifle Brigade
Source:388698
service
British Army
Private
29516
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:388698
service
British Army
Private
69
Training Reserve Battalion
Source:388698
service
British Army
Private
WR510054
Royal Engineers
Source:388698
location
65, Magdala Rd., Gloucester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9118190
1919
death
United Kingdom
Source:9118190
14th November 1919
burial
GLOUCESTER
United Kingdom
NG. 1491.
Source:9118190
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Albert |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Blossett |
| Source | 9118190 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Blue School Street, Hereford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 65, Magdala Rd., Gloucester. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27889 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 29516 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 69 | Training Reserve Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | WR510054 | Royal Engineers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Blossett | daughter | 28th May 1901 | |
| Reginald Barker Blossett | son | 23rd October 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| Thomas Blossett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Blossett | brother | 1877 | |
| Arthur Blossett | brother | 1880 | |
| Mary Blossett | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Jane Miles | wife | 30th March 1902 |
Media
Media
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Grave in GloucesterPrivate John Albert Blossett is buried in Gloucester Old Cemetery. (Image 01/2018)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Gloucester | DR117137 |
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