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We remember John Bowman
We remember John Bowman
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
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26th May 1892
1906
education
Merchant Taylors' School
Charterhouse Square, London
United Kingdom
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1906 - 1909
1914
employment
Chemical Manufacturers
Cologne
Germany
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1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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1914
1914
commission
Regular
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22nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
North Staffordshire Regiment
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22nd September 1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
5th Battalion
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1915
death
Died of wounds
Went out on patrol and did not return. Posted as missing. Confirmed died of wounds in German field hospital
Belgium
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23rd November 1915
sibling
T Bowman
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Bowman |
| Source | 442382 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | North Staffordshire Regiment | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| British Army | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 5th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Bowman | mother | ||
| Thomas W Bowman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Bowman | brother |
Media
Media
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John Bowman photo in the TaylorianIn uniform, accompanying his obituary in the School Magazine
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Aberdeen Daily Journal 30 November 1915Roll of honour lists Bowman as missingContributed by:
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Manchester Courier and Lancashire General AdvertisBowman confirmed killedContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Merchant Taylors' School, NorthwoodMore about Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' School Register, 1851 - 1920 | Jonny3763 | |
| British Newspaper Archive | Jonny3763 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Bowman photo in the Taylorian | Jonny3763 | |
| Obituary in School Magazine | Jonny3763 | |
| Medal Card for John Bowman | Jonny3763 | |
| GWGC record | Jonny3763 | |
| Manchester Courier Nov 1915 Roll of Honour | Jonny3763 | |
| Aberdeen Daily Journal 30 November 1915 | Jonny3763 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 30.11.1915 | Jonny3763 | |
| Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertis | Jonny3763 |
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