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We remember John Westcott
We remember John Westcott
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Samuel James Westcott
Source:9568224
1874
1876
sibling
Bessie Westcott
Source:9568224
1876
1882
1888
sibling
Ernest Westcott
Source:9568224
1888
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9568224
April 1891
1891
sibling
William Thomas Westcott
Source:9568224
1891
1891
location
26 Vespan Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9568224
April 1891
1893
sibling
Frank Westcott
Source:9568224
1893
1893
sibling
Frank Westcott
Source:9590126
1893
1901
location
47 Sotheron Rd, watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9590126
April 1901
1915
employment
Postman
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9568264
17th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9568264
17th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Suffolk Regiment
Source:9568264
17th November 1915 - 22nd May 1918
1915
location
70 Sotheron Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9568264
17th November 1915
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9568264
7th July 1916 - 10th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
GS (gunshot ?) wound to face
Hospital/Institution
Source:9568264
9th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
RWh (?) R Leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9568264
26th August 1917
1918
discharge
Source:9568264
22nd May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9568264
22nd May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9590212
22nd May 1918
1922
marriage
Florence W Austin
Source:9568246
April 1922
1939
employment
School caretaker
Local Authority
Watford Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9518643
April 1939
1939
location
70 Sotheron Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9518643
April 1939
1954
location
70 Sotheron Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9518643
15th June 1954
service
British Army
Private
27064
Suffolk Regiment Depot
Source:4706351
1954
death
Not War Related
Watford
United Kingdom
Source:9578880
15th June 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Westcott |
| Source | 4706351 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Vespan Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 47 Sotheron Rd, watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 70 Sotheron Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th November 1915 | |
| 70 Sotheron Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1939 | |
| 70 Sotheron Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th June 1954 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27064 | Suffolk Regiment Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Westcott nee Williams | mother | ||
| Samuel Westcott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel James Westcott | brother | 1874 | |
| Ernest Westcott | brother | 1888 | |
| Frank Westcott | brother | 1893 | |
| Bessie Westcott | sister | 1876 | |
| William Thomas Westcott | brother | 1891 | |
| Frank Westcott | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence W Austin | wife | April 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-17 | 5'1" |
Media
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Entry in the National Roll of the Great War vol VSummary paragraph of service published postwar by subscription.
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Short Service Attestation for John WestcottShort Service Attestation Army Form B 2512Contributed by:
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Attestation: Description and Statement of ServicesDescription on enlistment and Statement of ServicesContributed by:
Michael90147 -
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John Westcott. The only known photo.My great uncle John (Jack) Westcott, enlarged from his brother Ernest's wedding photo 1913.
Contributed by:
Michael90147
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The National Roll of gthe Great War | Michael90147 | |
| 1939 Register of England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| England & Wales Census 1891 for Hammersmith | Michael90147 | |
| UK General Registration Office (index only) | Michael90147 | |
| Short Service Attestation & Record of Service Army Form B2152 | Michael90147 | |
| Find a Will Service 1858 - 1996 | Michael90147 | |
| 1901 Census of England & Wales via ancestry.co.uk | Michael90147 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Entry in the National Roll of the Great War vol V | Michael90147 | |
| Short Service Attestation for John Westcott | Michael90147 | |
| Attestation: Description and Statement of Services | Michael90147 | |
| Statement of Services | Michael90147 | |
| John Westcott. The only known photo. | Michael90147 |
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