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We remember Joseph Summerson
We remember Joseph Summerson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Ann Summerson
Source:8522355
1888
1889
sibling
James Summerson
Source:8522213
1889
1892
1894
sibling
Robert Summerson
Source:8522213
1894
1896
sibling
Mary Alice Summerson
Source:8522213
1896
1899
sibling
Lily Jane Summerson
Source:8522213
1899
1901
sibling
Ada Elizabeth Summerson
Source:8522213
1901
1903
sibling
Isabella Summerson
Source:8522213
1903
1905
sibling
William Richardson Summerson
Source:8522213
1905
1908
sibling
Thomas Summerson
Source:8522213
1908
1910
sibling
Dorothy Summerson
Source:8522363
1910
1911
location
51 Lincoln St, Leeholme, Bishop auckland, Durham, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8522213
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Coal Miner ( Putter )
Leasingthorne Colliery, Leasingthorne, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8522213
2nd September 1914
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:8522472
28th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Bishop Auckland, Durham, England
United Kingdom
Source:8522472
28th September 1914
1914
location
18 Pembroke St, Leeholme, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8522472
28th September 1914
1918
missing
Reported as a Prisoner of war in Germany, later to be found that he was held at Berlin Gasworks , which was a Forced Labour Camp.
Source:8522488
9th September 1918 - 12th September 1918
1918
internment
pow
Berlin
Berlin Gasworks, used as P.O.W for Forced Labour
Germany
Source:8522488
September 1918 - November 1918
service
British Army
Private
2592
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4317207
service
British Army
Private
250237
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4317207
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Summerson |
| Source | 4317207 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Pembroke St, Leeholme, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England | United Kingdom | away from home address | 28th September 1914 | |
| 51 Lincoln St, Leeholme, Bishop auckland, Durham, England | United Kingdom | their own address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2592 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 250237 | Durham Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Summerson | brother | 1889 | |
| Robert Summerson | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary Alice Summerson | sister | 1896 | |
| Lily Jane Summerson | sister | 1899 | |
| Ada Elizabeth Summerson | sister | 1901 | |
| Isabella Summerson | sister | 1903 | |
| William Richardson Summerson | brother | 1905 | |
| Thomas Summerson | brother | 1908 | |
| Ann Summerson | sister | 1888 | |
| Dorothy Summerson | sister | 1910 |
Media
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1911 Census1911 Census showing the place of birth of my grandfather and where he was living with his father and siblings, which was 51 Lincoln St, Leeholme, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England
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My Grandfather Age 22 YearsHighly likely taken at Bishop Auckland, as i have another of him with same back drop, with my great Aunt and her husband on .
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Colin73591 -
1901 Ceusus , Wheatley Hill, Durham, EnglandCensus , Showing parents and siblingsContributed by:
Colin73591 -
1911 CensusCensus showing youngest sibling of my grandfather Dorothy and also his Grandmother Mary Richardson, (Nee) Walton at 12 West Terrace Hesleden, Durham, EnglandContributed by:
Colin73591 -
Attestation Form -Enlistment to the 6th D.L.I at Bishop Auckland, Durham, EnglandContributed by:
Colin73591 -
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Service RecordStatement of service, including reported missing 9th/10th September1918 and reported as a Prisoner of war in Germany 12th September 1918.Contributed by:
Colin73591
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Colin73591 | |
| My Grandfather Age 22 Years | Colin73591 | |
| 1901 Ceusus , Wheatley Hill, Durham, England | Colin73591 | |
| 1911 Census | Colin73591 | |
| Attestation Form - | Colin73591 | |
| Medals | Colin73591 | |
| Service Record | Colin73591 |
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