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We remember Joseph Whittingham
We remember Joseph Whittingham
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Jamaica
Source:9220315
1889
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:9220315
16th December 1916
1924
events
unclaimed
medals
Source:4724039
1924
service
British Army
Private
5781
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9220315
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:9220315
1916
death
Committed suicide by asphyxia.
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:9220315
Source:9355273
16th December 1916
burial
Tanzania, United Republic of
Addenda Panel
Source:9220315
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Whittingham |
| Source | 9220315 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5781 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Mckenzie Whittingham | mother |
Media
Media
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In From the Cold - British Army - miscellaneous African and West Indies regimentsMore about In From the Cold - British Army - miscellaneous African and West Indies regiments
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African commemoration of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about African commemoration of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record:DAR ES SALAAM BRITISH AND INDIAN MEMORIAL | Deborah102878 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Out of Many One People | Deborah102878 | |
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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