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We remember John Tuffs
We remember John Tuffs
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
employment
Porter
Wal Hunt
Eye, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8534764
3rd September 1901
1903
employment
Billiard Marker
United Kingdom
Source:8534764
6th January 1903
1903
enlistment
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Source:8534764
6th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
1st Bn
Source:8534764
26th January 1903
1905
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
2nd Bn
Source:8534764
28th January 1905
1909
children
Marjorie Mary Riches Riches
Source:8534764
6th June 1909
1911
marriage
Annie Drew
Source:8534764
19th December 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
2nd Bn
Source:8534764
5th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8534764
13th August 1914 - 10th January 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Bronchitis; myalgia; neuritic left arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8534764
17th December 1914 - 17th January 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Rheumatic fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8825283
18th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8825283
18th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
Depot
Source:8534764
11th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
3rd Bn
Source:8534764
28th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
1st Bn
Source:8534764
6th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8534764
6th July 1915 - 23rd October 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8534764
24th October 1915 - 30th December 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8534764
28th January 1916
1916
employment
Biliard marker
United Kingdom
Source:8534764
28th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
Depot
Source:8534764
28th January 1916
1916
location
14 Roman Street, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8534764
28th January 1916
service
British Army
Private
6319
Suffolk Regiment
Source:4507970
1935
death
New Forest, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8535160
1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Tuffs |
| Source | 8534764 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Roman Street, Southampton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | 3rd Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | 1st Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | 1st Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 6319 | Suffolk Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Mary Riches Riches | adopted daughter | 6th June 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Tuffs | mother | ||
| James Tuffs | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Drew | wife | 19th December 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | hazel | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-03 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-01-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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John Tuffs death record 1935Entry from GRO BMD Register for John Tuffs 1935
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John Tuffs National Roll of the Great WarEntry for John Tuffs in the National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1918Contributed by:
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Suffolk Regiment cap badgeCap badge of the Suffolk Regiment of the type worn by John Tuffs
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Andrew2491
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Tufs in British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Andrew2491 | |
| J Tuffs Military Hospital record 1914 | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Tuffs death record 1935 | Andrew2491 | |
| John Tuffs National Roll of the Great War | Andrew2491 | |
| John Tuffs 1911 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Suffolk Regiment cap badge | Andrew2491 |
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