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We remember John Charles Shorney
We remember John Charles Shorney
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1898
location
The Castle, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9006256
6th November 1898
1900
sibling
Frank Shorney
Source:9518498
29th July 1900
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:9006303
31st March 1901
1901
location
4 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9006303
31st March 1901
1908
education
Primary/Secondary education.
George Heriot's School
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9007242
1908 - 1912
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9006345
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9006345
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:9018288
19th October 1916
1916
employment
Clerk
North British Railway
United Kingdom
Source:9018288
19th October 1916
1916
location
95 Bruntsfield Road, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9018288
19th October 1916
1916
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9018288
5th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
27252
King's Own Scottish Borderers
3rd Battalion
Source:9036872
10th November 1916
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9026941
20th October 1917 - 20th January 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
27252
King's Own Scottish Borderers
1/4th Battalion
Source:9036872
7th November 1917 - 7th August 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Bacillary Dysentery "Seriously Ill"
Hospital/Institution
Source:9036872
27th December 1917 - 1st January 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Invaliding Disability: Chronic Arthritis, right knee. Service attrib. Degree of disablement: 20%
Hospital/Institution
Source:9018239
31st December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Rheumatic Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:9036872
1st February 1918 - 10th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Arthritis of Rt Knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:9036872
10th February 1918 - 8th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
27252
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Berwick-on-Tweed Depot
Source:9036872
8th August 1918 - 30th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
27252
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Berwick-on-Tweed Depot
Source:9036872
31st August 1918 - 15th November 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9018239
15th November 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9036872
15th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 20
Source:9006425
18th April 1919
1919
employment
Railway Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9006425
18th April 1919
1919
marriage
Janet Yeaman
Source:9552489
18th April 1919 - 20th April 1923
1919
location
94 Bruntsfield Road, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9006425
18th April 1919
1919
children
John Charles Shorney
Source:9043407
24th October 1919
1919
employment
Railway Audit Clerk
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9043407
24th October 1919
1923
dates
Age 24
Source:9007207
20th April 1923
1923
location
6 Valleyfield Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9007207
20th April 1923
hospitalisation
Invalided home
Hospital/Institution
Source:9007242
hospitalisation
Pulmonary TB attrib.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9018239
1923
death
Not War Related
Phthisis (TB)
6 Valleyfield Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9007207
20th April 1923
sibling
Hilda Blanche Shorney
Source:9006303
sibling
Rosina May Shorney
Source:9006303
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Shorney |
| Source | 4020376 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 4 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Valleyfield Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th April 1923 | |
| 94 Bruntsfield Road, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th April 1919 | |
| 95 Bruntsfield Road, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th October 1916 | |
| The Castle, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 6th November 1898 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27252 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 27252 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 1/4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 27252 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Berwick-on-Tweed Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 27252 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Berwick-on-Tweed Depot | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles Shorney | son | 24th October 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles Shorney | father | ||
| Jessie Mitchell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Blanche Shorney | sister | ||
| Rosina May Shorney | sister | ||
| Frank Shorney | brother | 29th July 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Yeaman | wife | 18th April 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-17 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap BadgeKing's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Shorney.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Shorney.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 4th BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 4th Battalion
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 3rd BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 3rd Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate for John Charles Shorney | Ursula6166 | |
| 1901 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| 1911 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| John's Death Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| George Heriot's School Roll of Honour, 1914 - 1919 | Ursula6166 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Ursula6166 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Ursula6166 | |
| Ancestry - Silver War Badge List - K.O.S.B. | Vincent96527 | |
| Birth Certificate for John's son | Ursula6166 | |
| Birth Certificate for John's mother | Ursula6166 | |
| Birth Certificate for John's brother, Frank | Ursula6166 | |
| Death Certificate for John's wife, Janet | Ursula6166 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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