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We remember James Charles Vanner
We remember James Charles Vanner
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
location
1 Thorndean Street, Wandworth, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6987089
1911
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9156540
20th July 1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9156525
26th July 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6987111
24th August 1918
1919
service
British Army
Captain
Leicestershire Regiment
"A" Coy. 7th Battalion
Source:7090003
1919
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Died of the affects of gassing
Christchurch, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7090003
Source:6987095
19th March 1919
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
C. MM. 22
Source:7090003
sibling
Ada May Vanner
Source:6987089
sibling
Percival John Vanner
Source:6987089
sibling
Ronald Frederick Vanner
Source:6987089
sibling
Daisy Vickery Vanner
Source:6987089
sibling
Rose Mary Vanner
Source:6987089
sibling
Mabel Laura Vanner
Source:6987089
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thorndean Street, Wandworth, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Leicestershire Regiment | "A" Coy. 7th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC and Bar | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Vanner | mother | ||
| James Vanner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada May Vanner | sister | ||
| Percival John Vanner | brother | ||
| Ronald Frederick Vanner | brother | ||
| Daisy Vickery Vanner | sister | ||
| Rose Mary Vanner | sister | ||
| Mabel Laura Vanner | sister |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul17073 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul17073 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul17073 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul17073 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul17073 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Paul17073 | |
| CWGC | Paul17073 | |
| Distinguished Service Order citation | Anne23518 | |
| Military Cross Citation | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| His death plaque and BWM | Ian3310 |
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