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We remember John James Blacklaw Borthwick
We remember John James Blacklaw Borthwick
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Christina H Borthwick
Source:7626199
1880
1884
sibling
William Borthwick
Source:7626199
1884
1886
1890
sibling
Walter Borthwick
Source:7626199
1890
1901
employment
Ship Carpenter
Source:7626199
1901
1901
location
Easter Road, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7626199
1901
1911
location
134 Goodison Road, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7626213
1911
1913
marriage
Ruth Raw
Source:7626201
30th October 1913
1914
children
William Borthwick
Source:7626201
12th April 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7626201
16th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
F/14
Middlesex Regiment
17th (Service) Battalion
Source:7626122
16th December 1914 - 12th April 1917
1914
location
29 Egmont Street, New Cross, London, SW
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7626201
16th December 1914
1915
events
Arrived in France
Disembarkation
France
Source:8623772
17th November 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Recuperation from head wound.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8623766
1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound, head.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8623766
28th July 1916 - 19th August 1916
1917
discharge
Source:7626201
12th April 1917
1917
location
134 Goodison Road, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7626201
19th July 1917
1919
location
17 Swanston Avenue, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7626201
10th May 1919
1920
location
117 Walton Road, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7626201
9th June 1920
employment
Professional Footballer
Everton Football Club
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:7626213
1942
death
Unknown
Liverpool North
United Kingdom
Source:7626210
1942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James Blacklaw |
| Initials | JJB |
| Last Name | Borthwick |
| Source | 8623760 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Walton Road, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | 9th June 1920 | |
| 134 Goodison Road, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 | |
| 134 Goodison Road, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | 19th July 1917 | |
| 17 Swanston Avenue, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | 10th May 1919 | |
| 29 Egmont Street, New Cross, London, SW | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 16th December 1914 | |
| Easter Road, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | F/14 | Middlesex Regiment | 17th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Borthwick | son | 12th April 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Borthwick | mother | ||
| John Borthwick | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina H Borthwick | sister | 1880 | |
| William Borthwick | brother | 1884 | |
| Walter Borthwick | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Raw | wife | 30th October 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Everton Football Club in the Great WarMore about Everton Football Club in the Great War
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Football and the First World WarMore about Football and the First World War
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Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballersMore about Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Well Known Football Players Wounded', August 7, 1916, The Liverpool Echo, | Martin968 | |
| Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939, Mike Joyce | Will72649 | |
| PFA remembers WWI heroes | Will72649 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Borthwick | Will72649 |
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