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We remember John Henry Todkill
We remember John Henry Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
sibling
Mary Eliza Todkill
Source:9120507
1898
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9120506
31st March 1901
1901
location
18 Cottingley Springs, Beeston, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9120506
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Samuel Todkill
Source:9120507
1901
1907
sibling
Harriet Ann Todkill
Source:9120507
1907
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9120507
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Mule Piecener
Textile production industry
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9120507
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Oswald Avenue, New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9120507
2nd April 1911
1916
location
13 Dunderdale Yard off Spence Lane, New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9119996
15th February 1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:9119996
16th February 1916
1916
employment
Rivet Heater
Building or other construction industry
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9119996
16th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9119996
16th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
28951
Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”)
13th (Service) Battalion
Source:9119996
16th February 1916 - 30th October 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9119996
10th July 1916 - 6th March 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
444407
Labour Corps
Source:9119996
1st November 1917 - 8th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
33164
East Lancashire Regiment
13th (Service) Battalion
Source:9119996
9th July 1918 - 16th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
33164
East Lancashire Regiment
13th (Service) Battalion
Source:9119996
17th October 1918 - 7th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9119996
7th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9119996
7th March 1919
1919
location
13 Dunderdale Yard off Spence Lane, New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9119996
8th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9120540
September 1919
1919
marriage
Edith Mary Todkill nee Gatenby
Source:9120540
September 1919
1920
children
Mary Todkill
Source:9120540
1920
1924
children
John W Todkill
Source:9120540
1924
1929
children
Edith L Todkill
Source:9120540
1929
1934
children
Jean N Todkill
Source:9120540
1934
1939
dates
Age 42
Source:9120541
September 1939
1939
location
Leeds County Borough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9120541
September 1939
1968
death
Not War Related
John Henry Todkill died in the year that would mark the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Great War. He was 71.
Leeds Registration District, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9120542
1968
1968
dates
Age 71
Source:9120542
June 1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Todkill |
| Source | 9119996 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dunderdale Yard off Spence Lane, New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th February 1916 | |
| 13 Dunderdale Yard off Spence Lane, New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th March 1919 | |
| 18 Cottingley Springs, Beeston, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 18 Oswald Avenue, New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Leeds County Borough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28951 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (“Green Howards”) | 13th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 444407 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 33164 | East Lancashire Regiment | 13th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 33164 | East Lancashire Regiment | 13th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Todkill | daughter | 1920 | |
| John W Todkill | son | 1924 | |
| Edith L Todkill | daughter | 1929 | |
| Jean N Todkill | daughter | 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hannah Todkill nee Gaunt | mother | ||
| John William Todkill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Eliza Todkill | sister | 1898 | |
| Samuel Todkill | brother | 1901 | |
| Harriet Ann Todkill | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary Todkill nee Gatenby | wife | September 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-16 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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J H Todkill entry National Roll Of The Great WarJohn Henry Todkill's entry in the 'National Roll Of The Great War 1914-1918' NB "Buffs (East Kent Regiment)" should read "East Lancashire Regiment"
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Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Holbeck Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Bramley Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Leeds Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| J H Todkill entry National Roll Of The Great War | Keith22624 |
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