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We remember John William James Waters
We remember John William James Waters
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1909
employment
Milkman
United Kingdom
Source:9474476
14th October 1909
1910
employment
Groundsman
Employed by Cricket Club
Blackheath
United Kingdom
Source:9474986
1910
service
British Army
Gunner
33239
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:4640297
service
British Army
Serjeant
33239
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:4640297
1919
death
War Related Sickness
John, aged 26, died at his family home from influenza and pneumonia. His sister Martha was with him when he died.
Chalk Bungalow, Birling, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7193017
Source:9474986
25th February 1919
burial
Birling, Kent
Kent
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7193017
sibling
Charles Waters
Source:9474986
sibling
Martha Waters
Source:9474986
sibling
Ethel Waters
Source:9474986
sibling
Lily Waters
Source:9474986
sibling
Rosie Waters
Source:9474986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William James |
| Initials | JWJ |
| Last Name | Waters |
| Source | 7193017 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33239 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 33239 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Waters | mother | ||
| James Waters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Waters | brother | ||
| Martha Waters | sister | ||
| Ethel Waters | sister | ||
| Lily Waters | sister | ||
| Rosie Waters | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-03-29 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-03-29 | Other Non-conformist |
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Media
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Birling War MemorialMemorial with inscriptions of those men who lost their lives in both World Wars.
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Letter to Birling residentsExplaining about the refurbishment of Birling War MemorialContributed by:
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Opening of refurbished Birling War MemorialOpened by two residents whose relatives are named on the memorialContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Suzanne126822 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Suzanne126822 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Suzanne126822 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial Inscription | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Birling Village sign | Suzanne126822 | |
| Letter to Birling residents | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Opening of refurbished Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Decorated Birling War Memorial | Suzanne126822 | |
| Gravestone | Suzanne126822 | |
| Grave registration | Suzanne126822 | |
| Grave details | Suzanne126822 | |
| Headstone details | Suzanne126822 | |
| Headstone details | Suzanne126822 | |
| Attestation Paper | Suzanne126822 | |
| Attestation Paper | Suzanne126822 | |
| Attestation Paper | Suzanne126822 |
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