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We remember John Sumner
We remember John Sumner
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1907
children
Millicent Sumner
Source:6976272
1907
1907
marriage
Florence Sumner
Source:6976272
1907
1908
children
Arthur John Sumner
Source:6976272
1908
1909
children
Reginald Edward Sumner
Source:6976272
1909
1911
children
George William Sumner
Source:6976272
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6513
Rifle Brigade
Source:4317817
service
British Army
Private
6513
Rifle Brigade
Source:4317817
service
British Army
Corporal
6513
Rifle Brigade
Source:7208706
1915
death
Killed in Action
Cpl John Sumner was killed in action at Hooge
Source:7208706
Source:6976271
23rd July 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Sumner |
| Source | 4317817 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6513 | Rifle Brigade | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6513 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 6513 | Rifle Brigade | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millicent Sumner | daughter | 1907 | |
| Arthur John Sumner | son | 1908 | |
| Reginald Edward Sumner | son | 1909 | |
| George William Sumner | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Sumner | mother | ||
| John Sumner | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Sumner | wife | 1907 |
Media
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Memorial to John Sumner St. Andrew's ChurchThis is a memorial to John Sumner - St. Andrew's Church, Sonning.Contributed by:
Alison2583
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John Sumner | Alison2583 | |
| Memorial to John Sumner St. Andrew's Church | Alison2583 |
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