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We remember John Wainwright
We remember John Wainwright
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1911
children
Michael John Wainwright
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1911
1915
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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1915
marriage
Elizabeth A Twyford
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service
British Army
Sapper
78416
Royal Engineers
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service
British Army
Serjeant
78416
Royal Engineers
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theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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1973
death
Ruddington Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
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12th February 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wainwright |
| Source | 4572066 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 78416 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 78416 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael John Wainwright | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Louisa Wood | mother | ||
| Thomas Wainwright | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A Twyford | wife |
Media
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Sjt 78416 John Wainwright MMStudio photo by E. S. Ball, Bedford. While stationed at RE Signal School Bedford, 1918.
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Sjt 78416, John Wainwright, REStudio portrait, early war, before issue of cap badge. Written on back "Wilfrid with love" Wilfrid (correct spelling) was his younger brother.Contributed by:
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RE Telegraphist School, SheffordGroup of R.E. Western Signal Service Sappers, John Wainwright, far left back row. Caption on back, "Jany 1915".Contributed by:
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On the Western FrontMixed group of Signallers (some from NZ) in Goatskin jackets, winter 1915/16. Sjt Wainwright, center front.Contributed by:
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Above Anzac CoveAbove the beach Anzac December 18th 1915. John Wainwright far left.Contributed by:
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John Wainwright (on left)With a colleague at Giza, both wear blue and white signallers armbands.Contributed by:
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Sgt John WainwrightAt Bedford. He wears overseas service stripes as well as MM ribbon.Contributed by:
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Group PhotoJohn sits in front row to the immediate right of the officer. Egypt.Contributed by:
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Two images from EgyptJohn (on left) with a colleague in Ismailia and the Anzac Signal Office where they worked.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sjt 78416 John Wainwright MM | John16857 | |
| Sjt 78416, John Wainwright, RE | John16857 | |
| RE Telegraphist School, Shefford | John16857 | |
| On the Western Front | John16857 | |
| Above Anzac Cove | John16857 | |
| John Wainwright (on left) | John16857 | |
| Sgt John Wainwright | John16857 | |
| Group Photo | John16857 | |
| Two images from Egypt | John16857 | |
| Demobilisation Certificate | John16857 |
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