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We remember John Wright Todd
We remember John Wright Todd
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Norham, near Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9113793
Source:9113890
14th February 1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9113890
31st March 1901
1901
location
the home of his uncle David Todd in:- Norham, near Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9113890
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9113893
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Baker's Apprentice
Not known
Norham, near Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9113893
2nd April 1911
1911
location
the home of his uncle Alex Todd in:- Norham, near Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9113893
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9113793
October 1911
1911
enlistment
Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9113874
October 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
11308
King's Own Scottish Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:9113793
October 1911 - 9th April 1915
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9113867
15th August 1914 - 9th April 1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9113793
9th April 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
John Wright Todd was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. He was 21.
the Ypres Salient, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:9113793
9th April 1915
burial
near Ypres - now spelt Ieper - West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Cemetery/memorial reference: A. 1.
Source:9113867
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the home of his uncle Alex Todd in:- Norham, near Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| the home of his uncle David Todd in:- Norham, near Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11308 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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J W Todd from De Ruvigny's Roll of HonourJohn Wright Todd from his entry in 'De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918'
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J W Todd entry in De Ruvigny's Roll of HonourJohn Wright Todd's entry in 'De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918'Contributed by:
Keith22624
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry for 11308 John Wright Todd - King's Own Scottish Borderers | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Berwick-upon-Tweed Registration District, Northumberland | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| J W Todd from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Keith22624 | |
| J W Todd entry in De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Keith22624 |
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