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We remember John G Wakely
We remember John G Wakely
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1932
children
Charles William Wakely
Source:8070429
25th August 1932
children
Alison W Wakely
Source:8070429
children
Archibald Robert Wakely
Source:8070429
children
James Farnham Wakely
Source:8070429
marriage
Alison Ferguson
Source:8070429
service
British Army
Private
651
Dorset Yeomanry
Source:4575755
service
British Army
Private
230086
Corps of Hussars
Source:4575755
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8070429
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8070429
1949
death
Not War Related
While checking stock at night John slipped down an embankment and shot gun discharged causing fatality
Sale
Australia
Source:8070033
19th March 1949
burial
Sale, Victoria
Australia
Source:8070429
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 651 | Dorset Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 230086 | Corps of Hussars | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Farnham Wakely | son | ||
| Archibald Robert Wakely | son | ||
| Alison W Wakely | daughter | ||
| Charles William Wakely | son | 25th August 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Jane Lenthal | mother | ||
| James F Wakely | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Ferguson | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Pte. John George WakelyJohn G Wakely on his horse he took to into service. Taken prior to departure to Egypt on 7 April 1915. Photo board state s photographer was F.G.Christopher of Crewkerne and Yeovil.
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Pte John G WakelyPhoto taken in Egypt 1915 and sent to family back in Dorset.
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Family grave plot Sale Victoria AustraliaMy Grandfather emigrated to Australia after the war to New South Wales, married and started a family. Moved to Sale, Victoria but died in a shooting accident 19 Mar 1949.Contributed by:
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John George Wakely & Sons butchersJ G Wakely & Sons butchers Raymond Street Sale Victoria AustraliaContributed by:
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Pte John George WakelyWhen my Grandfather signed up the clerk wrote his surname down as WAKELEY. This is the surname on his medals and military records. This is why I am doing this to correct his details as much as possible for future generations and so his service is remembered.Contributed by:
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Wakely Family Grave plot Broadwinsor DorsetThe family lived at the Hayes next to the church in Broadwinsor, Dorset. John George Wakely's family members are all buried their and his family placed a memorial to him when he died in Australia. He is buried in Sale, Victoria.Contributed by:
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Pte John George Wakely #651 Dorset YeomanryMy Grandfathers medals for service during WWI with the Queens Own Dorset Yeomanry. Entered operation Egypt 22 April 1914, served until disembodied from full time service and engagement terminated on 25 March 1919.Contributed by:
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Pte John George Wakely (rear of 1914-15 medalImage shows rear of my Grandfathers 1914-15 service medal issued to those entering theatre of war prior to end of 1915. States "651, Pte John G. Wakeley, Dorset Yeo." Surname should state Wakely however there was a clerical error and now it is part of history.Contributed by:
David65147
Communities
Communities
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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 | David65147 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. John George Wakely | David65147 | |
| Pte John G Wakely | David65147 | |
| Family grave plot Sale Victoria Australia | David65147 | |
| John George Wakely & Sons butchers | David65147 | |
| Pte John George Wakely | David65147 | |
| Wakely Family Grave plot Broadwinsor Dorset | David65147 | |
| Pte John George Wakely #651 Dorset Yeomanry | David65147 | |
| Pte John George Wakely (rear of 1914-15 medal | David65147 |
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