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We remember Joseph W Bowden
We remember Joseph W Bowden
Timeline
Timeline
1885
location
20 Southwater Road, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9610744
1885
1887
1888
sibling
Mary Bowden
Source:9610744
26th March 1888
1890
sibling
Robert Frederick Bowden
Source:9610744
23rd February 1890
1901
location
10 Stainsby Street, St Leonards on Sea Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9610869
1901
1911
location
10 Stainsby Street, St. Leonards on Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9610885
1911
1936
employment
Engineer
Province of Alberta
Ponoka, Alberta
Canada
Source:9610939
1936 - 1952
1940
marriage
Rose Jane Naunton
Source:9647930
5th August 1940
1952
employment
Building inspector
Town of Ponoka
Ponoka, County of Ponoka, Alberta.
Canada
Source:9610939
1952 - 1962
service
British Army
Private
G/9246
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:432970
service
British Army
Private
49522
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:432970
1974
death
Not War Related
Stroke
Ponoka, County of Ponoka, Alberta
Canada
Source:9610939
2nd March 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Bowden |
| Source | 432970 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Stainsby Street, St Leonards on Sea Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 10 Stainsby Street, St. Leonards on Sea, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 20 Southwater Road, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1885 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/9246 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 49522 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Eliza Smith | mother | ||
| Joseph Bowden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bowden | sister | 26th March 1888 | |
| Robert Frederick Bowden | brother | 23rd February 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Jane Naunton | wife | 5th August 1940 |
Media
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Baptismal and Confirmation Certificate.The original copy of this Certificate was handed down to me from my Father.Contributed by:
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1891 Census of EnglandThe 1891 Census shows the Bowden family living at 20 Southwater Road St Leonards on Sea Sussex.Contributed by:
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1901 Census of EnglandIn 1901 the Bowden family lived at 10 Stainsby Street St Leonards on Sea, SussexContributed by:
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1911 Census of EnglandThe 1911 Census shows Joseph William Bowden at 10 Stainsby Street, St Leonards on Sea. Sussex.Contributed by:
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Letter from the Ministry of Defence 1983.This letter from the Ministry of Defence Confirms that his WW1 records were destroyed during WW2Contributed by:
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1919 Medal Roll Card for Joseph William Bowden1919 Medal Roll Index CardContributed by:
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1916 Photo of Private Joseph William BowdenPrivate Joseph William Bowden
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Private Joseph William Bowden in Front.Aug 23 1919, taken at Alexandria Egypt.Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of Joseph William BowdenBirth Certificate of Joseph William Bowden born March 19, 1887 at 20 Southwater Road, St. Leonards on Sea, Sussex. Certificate number B 86485Contributed by:
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1921 Canadian CensusThe 1921 Census shows Joseph William Bowden, and his Mother Charlotte Bowden living in Fort Macleod Alberta, Canada. They are living next door to Mary and Vernon Pearson and Family, J.W.'s Sister.Contributed by:
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Joseph William Bowden and Rose Jane NauntonJoseph William Bowden and Rose Jane Naunton Married on Aug 5 1940 at St. Marks Church Vancouver British Columbia.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate of Joseph William Bowden | Winnifred74590 | |
| Baptismal and Confirmation Certificate. | Winnifred74590 | |
| 1891 Census of England | Winnifred74590 | |
| 1901 Census of England | Winnifred74590 | |
| 1911 Census of England | Winnifred74590 | |
| Letter from the Ministry of Defence 1983. | Winnifred74590 | |
| 1919 Medal Roll Card for Joseph William Bowden | Winnifred74590 | |
| 1916 Photo of Private Joseph William Bowden | Winnifred74590 | |
| Private Joseph William Bowden in Front. | Winnifred74590 | |
| Obituary of Joseph William Bowden | Winnifred74590 | |
| Birth Certificate of Joseph William Bowden | Winnifred74590 | |
| 1921 Canadian Census | Winnifred74590 | |
| Joseph William Bowden and Rose Jane Naunton | Winnifred74590 |
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