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We remember John Tempest
We remember John Tempest
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1896
marriage
Emily Fanny Palmer
Source:9234582
1896
1902
children
Frederick Tempest
Source:9234565
22nd May 1902
1906
children
Thomas Tempest
Source:9234565
7th February 1906
1908
children
Edward Tempest
Source:9234565
20th September 1908
1912
children
Arthur Tempest
Source:9234565
4th May 1912
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9234564
6th August 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Medical board report
Hospital/Institution
Source:9234565
February 1916 - 19th March 1917
1916
location
13 Northam Rd, Landport, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9234565
1st November 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9234564
11th November 1916
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
1839
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Source:4387537
1917
death
War Related Sickness
United Kingdom
Source:9234565
19th March 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Scadden's. 5. 41.
Source:9234578
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Tempest |
| Source | 4387537 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Northam Rd, Landport, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st November 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1839 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Tempest | son | 22nd May 1902 | |
| Thomas Tempest | son | 7th February 1906 | |
| Edward Tempest | son | 20th September 1908 | |
| Arthur Tempest | son | 4th May 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Fanny Palmer | wife | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeLance Serjeant John Tempest is buried in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image courtesy of Keith Roberts 2018)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Kingston Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth
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My Silver War Badge CommunityMore about My Silver War Badge Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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