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We remember John Frederick Symes
We remember John Frederick Symes
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4343482
March 1918
service
British Army
Private
JE/5198
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Source:4343482
service
British Army
Gunner
174339
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4343482
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4343482
1940
death
Died of Polycythemia Vera (PV) on 28th January 1940 - aged 56
Fulham
United Kingdom
Source:7612276
25th January 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Frederick |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Symes |
| Source | 7612276 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | JE/5198 | Royal Army Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 174339 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lucy Crump | mother | ||
| John William Symes | father |
Media
Media
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John F Symes - Birth CertificateCopy of the birth certificate of John Frederick Symes - Born 25/02/1883
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Catriona53708 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Catriona53708 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John F Symes - Birth Certificate | Catriona53708 |
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