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We remember John Robert Shearwood
We remember John Robert Shearwood
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Shearwood |
| Source | 3993788 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stoke St, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Bixley Place, Trowse, nr Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16555 | Norfolk Regiment | Private |
| 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 |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie Frederick Shearwood | son | 9th October 1901 | |
| John Robert Shearwood | son | 6th December 1904 | |
| Hilda May Shearwood | daughter | 15th April 1907 | |
| Alice Evelyn Shearwood | daughter | 15th December 1908 | |
| William George Shearwood | son | 6th April 1911 | |
| Elsie Gertrude Shearwood | daughter | 18th April 1913 | |
| Annie Eliza Shearwood | daughter | 24th April 1915 | |
| Walter John Shearwood | son | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Martin | wife | 13th November 1899 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Norina18156 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 |
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