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We remember John Gordon Brace
We remember John Gordon Brace
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Frederick Noel Brace
Source:9024818
1892
1895
sibling
Laura Josephine Brace
Source:9024818
1895
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9024818
31st March 1901
1901
location
22 Fernholme Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9024818
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9024841
2nd April 1911
1911
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9024841
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9024841
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:9024356
4th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
1286
Royal Engineers (Territorial)
London District Signal Company
Source:9024356
4th September 1914 - 31st December 1914
1914
location
70 Bensham Lane, West Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9024356
4th September 1914
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9024356
1st January 1915
1915
employment
Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9024356
1st January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
70365
Royal Engineers (Territorial)
Signal Service
Source:9024356
1st January 1915 - 25th July 1919
1915
location
40 Bensham Lane, West Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9024356
1st January 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:453421
20th July 1915
1919
location
3 Royal Mansions, Royal Parade, West Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9024356
28th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9024356
25th July 1919
1924
marriage
Vinow G Brace nee Prance
Source:9025355
1924
1939
employment
Clerical Officer
Civil Service
United Kingdom
Source:9025341
29th September 1939
1939
location
76 Langdale Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9025341
29th September 1939
1976
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9025318
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Gordon |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Brace |
| Source | 9024356 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Fernholme Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Royal Mansions, Royal Parade, West Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 28th June 1919 | ||
| 40 Bensham Lane, West Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st January 1915 | |
| 70 Bensham Lane, West Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th September 1914 | |
| 76 Langdale Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1286 | Royal Engineers (Territorial) | London District Signal Company | Driver | |
| British Army | 70365 | Royal Engineers (Territorial) | Signal Service | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Ann Brace | mother | ||
| John Hiram Brace | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Noel Brace | brother | 1892 | |
| Laura Josephine Brace | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinow G Brace nee Prance | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-01 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 |
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