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We remember John Charles Selves
We remember John Charles Selves
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:8638131
3rd April 1881
1881
location
11 Powis Street, Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8638131
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Joseph Selves
Source:8638130
1882
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Selves
Source:8638130
1886
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8638130
5th April 1891
1891
location
62a Gainsford Street, Horselydown, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8638130
5th April 1891
1908
marriage
Annie Clara Peacock
Source:9193379
1908
1909
children
John Selves
Source:8638132
1909
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8638126
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Barge Builder's Labourer
London
United Kingdom
Source:8638126
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8638122
September 1914
1914
location
70 Annandale Road, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8638122
September 1914
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8638122
May 1917 - January 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8638122
1918
1939
employment
Plate - Barge Building
London
United Kingdom
Source:9193379
29th September 1939
1939
location
70 Annandale Road, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9193379
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
100086
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:3958843
1960
death
Lothingland District, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8638132
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Selves |
| Source | 8638127 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Powis Street, Woolwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 62a Gainsford Street, Horselydown, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 70 Annandale Road, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1914 | |
| 70 Annandale Road, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 100086 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Selves | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Selves | mother | ||
| John Selves | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Selves | brother | 1882 | |
| Elizabeth Selves | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Clara Peacock | wife | 1908 |
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 | ||
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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