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We remember John Frank Sheward
We remember John Frank Sheward
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
William Wansley Sheward
Source:8884714
8th January 1894
1895
1899
education
Westminster Bridge Road School
Southwark
United Kingdom
Source:8884703
16th January 1899
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8884230
1st April 1911
1911
employment
Costermonger
United Kingdom
Source:8884230
1st April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
13502
Middlesex Regiment Special Reserve
6th Battalion
Source:8884230
1st April 1911
1911
location
5 Sandringham Buildings, Munton Road, New Kent Road, Southwark, London SE
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8884722
1911 - 1918
1911
service
British Army
Private
L/13502
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8884230
13th July 1911 - 17th August 1918
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8884230
8th November 1914 - 29th April 1915
1914
hospitalisation
G.S.W. (Gun Shot Wound) to Hand. W.O. List No. 5713 R/24-12-14
Hospital/Institution
Source:8884230
24th December 1914
1915
hospitalisation
G.S.W. (Gun Shot Wound) I.I.I.I. L. Slt (Slight chest wound on the left). W.O. List No. 14887 20.3.15
Hospital/Institution
Source:8884230
20th March 1915
1915
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
Eastbourne Cottage Hospital, East Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8884230
26th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
L/13502
Middlesex Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8884230
18th August 1915 - 20th June 1916
1915
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
Eastbourne, East Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8884230
21st August 1915
1915
marriage
Catherine Little
Source:8884230
6th November 1915
1916
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:8884230
17th January 1916
1916
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:8884230
30th April 1916
1916
children
John Frank Sheward
Source:8884230
9th May 1916
1916
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:8884230
9th May 1916
1916
events
Absent without leave
Military Discipline
Source:8884230
29th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
L/13502
Middlesex Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8884230
21st June 1916 - 2nd January 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8884230
21st June 1916 - 8th July 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
L/13502
Middlesex Regiment
23rd Battalion
Source:8884230
3rd January 1917 - 8th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
S.W. (Shell wound) to abdomen. P.128095)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8884230
July 1918
location
4 Regents Place, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London SW
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8884230
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died in 2nd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station
Esquelbecque, Departement du Nord
France
Source:8884230
Source:8884457
8th July 1918
burial
Departement du Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
France
III. C. 14.
Source:8884457
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Frank |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Sheward |
| Source | 8884230 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Regents Place, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London SW | United Kingdom | away from home address | ||
| 5 Sandringham Buildings, Munton Road, New Kent Road, Southwark, London SE | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 - 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13502 | Middlesex Regiment Special Reserve | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/13502 | Middlesex Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/13502 | Middlesex Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/13502 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/13502 | Middlesex Regiment | 23rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Frank Sheward | son | 9th May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Wansley Sheward | father | ||
| Eliza Ann Smith | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Wansley Sheward | brother | 8th January 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Little | wife | 6th November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-01 | 5'4" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records - John Frank Sheward | Colin6854 | |
| Commonwealth Graves Commission records for J F Sheward | Colin6854 | |
| School Admissions Record for Westminster Bridge Road School, Southwark | Colin6854 | |
| Electoral Register for St John's Ward, Southwark, 1919 (Absent Voters List) | Colin6854 | |
| 1911 census - Sheward household | Colin6854 | |
| Marriage Register - Samuel Wansley Sheward to Eliza Ann Smith | Colin6854 | |
| Link to Brother's ( Private, Acting Sergeant William Wansley Sheward) Life Story | Colin6854 |
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