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We remember John George Towers
We remember John George Towers
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
location
2nd Loyal North Lancs,Ghorpuri Barracks,Poona,India.
India
military residence address
Source:8871667
1911
service
British Army
Private
9334
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8516704
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Tanga
Tanga
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:8516707
4th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John George |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Towers |
| Source | 8871667 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Loyal North Lancs,Ghorpuri Barracks,Poona,India. | India | military residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9334 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commision - casualty details | Bryan5462 |
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