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We remember John Reginald Tranter
We remember John Reginald Tranter
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1898
sibling
Emily Ellena Tranter
Source:9248983
1898
1901
sibling
May Tranter
Source:9248983
1901
1908
sibling
Queenie Lizzie Tranter
Source:9248983
1908
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:9248226
2nd November 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9248226
2nd November 1914
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:9248226
16th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9248226
16th April 1919
1919
children
John C Martin
Source:9601435
3rd May 1919
1923
children
Alexander A Martin
Source:9601435
11th August 1923
1926
children
Joyce Tranter
Source:9601435
1926
1926
marriage
Frances Martin
Source:9248230
1926
1929
children
Maurice Tranter
Source:9601435
9th March 1929
1939
location
5 Council Houses, Wellington, shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9601435
1939
service
British Army
Private
37016
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:4487791
service
British Army
2796
Kings Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:4487791
1976
death
Not War Related
John died whilst on holiday in Wales with his wife. He was brought home and laid to rest in Newport Shropshire
Aberconwy, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251515
Source:9248228
29th June 1976
burial
Church Aston, Newport, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251515
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Reginald |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Tranter |
| Source | 4487791 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Council Houses, Wellington, shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37016 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2796 | Kings Shropshire Light Infantry |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Tranter | daughter | 1926 | |
| Maurice Tranter | son | 9th March 1929 | |
| John C Martin | stepson | 3rd May 1919 | |
| Alexander A Martin | stepson | 11th August 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Reece | mother | ||
| John William Tranter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ellena Tranter | sister | 1898 | |
| May Tranter | sister | 1901 | |
| Queenie Lizzie Tranter | sister | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Martin | wife | 1926 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jacqui101199 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find My Past 1939 census for Wellington Shropshire | Jacqui101199 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of Christening record | Jacqui101199 | |
| Grave marker | Jacqui101199 |
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