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We remember John James Brass
We remember John James Brass
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Frank Brass
Source:9156247
1887
1889
sibling
Ada Brass
Source:9156247
1889
1891
sibling
Thomas Henry Brass
Source:9156247
1891
1892
1897
sibling
Edith Brass
Source:9156247
1897
1899
sibling
Charles Edward Brass
Source:9156247
1899
1900
sibling
Fred Cooper Brass
Source:9156247
1900
1901
location
9 Railway Terrace, Shildon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197136
1901
1911
employment
Machinist
Source:9156247
1911
1911
location
21 Charles Street, New Shildon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156247
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:9156277
18th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1603
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:475188
18th September 1914
1919
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9156279
18th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9156277
13th April 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
34922
Royal Engineers
Source:9156277
13th April 1919
1919
service
British Army
Sapper
237085
Royal Engineers
32nd Railway Operating Company
Source:9270085
1919
1919
marriage
Sarah Anne Nicklin
Source:9156681
August 1919
service
British Army
Private
1603
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:475188
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/198106
Royal Engineers
Source:475188
1974
location
37 Scott Street, Shildon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9197159
1974
1974
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9197159
Source:9156666
31st January 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Brass |
| Source | 9156274 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Charles Street, New Shildon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 37 Scott Street, Shildon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1974 | |
| 9 Railway Terrace, Shildon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1603 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | WR/198106 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 34922 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 237085 | Royal Engineers | 32nd Railway Operating Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 1603 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Brass | mother | ||
| Thomas Brass | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Brass | brother | 1887 | |
| Ada Brass | sister | 1889 | |
| Thomas Henry Brass | brother | 1891 | |
| Edith Brass | sister | 1897 | |
| Charles Edward Brass | brother | 1899 | |
| Fred Cooper Brass | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Anne Nicklin | wife | August 1919 |
Media
Media
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John James Brass - Medal ReverseReverse of John James Brass Campaign MedalsContributed by:
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Demobalisation PaperDocument outline the demobilisation of John James Brass.Contributed by:
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Demob DocumentCarbon copy sheet with details of John James Brass WWI service. Possibly a veteran's social security document.Contributed by:
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John James BrassA cropped version from a family portrait showing John James Brass.
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Family PortraitA Brass family portrait. Back Row (Left to Right) - Fred, John James and Charlie (Brothers) Back Row (Left to Right) - Thomas and Elizabeth (Parents)Contributed by:
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John James Brass & Sarah Anne BrassJohn James with his wife Sarah Anne at the wedding of their eldest grandchild in 1967.Contributed by:
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Family PortraitJohn James (back) and Sarah Anne (front left) with their grandchildren and daughter-in-law. From left to right, Sandra (on Sarah Anne's knee), Margaret and Stephen.Contributed by:
Dean129696
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Dean129696 | |
| Births, Marriages and Deaths Index | Dean129696 | |
| Marriage Registration Index | Dean129696 | |
| Deaths Register | Dean129696 | |
| 1901 Census | Dean129696 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar | Dean129696 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 | Dean129696 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John James Brass - Medals | Dean129696 | |
| John James Brass - Medal Reverse | Dean129696 | |
| Royal Engineer Cap Badge | Dean129696 | |
| Demobalisation Paper | Dean129696 | |
| Demob Document | Dean129696 | |
| John James Brass | Dean129696 | |
| Family Portrait | Dean129696 | |
| John James Brass & Sarah Anne Brass | Dean129696 | |
| Family Portrait | Dean129696 |
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