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We remember James Edward Wood
We remember James Edward Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
William
Source:9226664
1871
1877
1879
sibling
Henry Message
Source:9226664
1879
1881
location
The Street, Ripe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9226664
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Samuel Fred
Source:9226669
1884
1887
sibling
Albert Edward
Source:9226669
1887
1891
location
Mill House, High Halden, Tenderden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9226669
5th April 1891
1894
service
British Army
590
Scots Guards
Source:9226655
5th December 1894 - 28th January 1895
1907
marriage
Mabel Helena Chaplin
Source:9226655
11th December 1907
1908
children
Ruth Annie Mary
Source:9226655
4th October 1908
1910
children
William James
Source:9226655
7th January 1910
1911
location
6 Meeching Road, Newhaven
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9226683
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Edward George
Source:9226655
4th May 1911
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
145306
Royal Field Artillery
No 1st Depot
Source:9226655
19th July 1917 - 24th April 1919
1921
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9226655
10th September 1921
1997
service
British Army
Gunner
2322
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9226655
19th January 1997 - 19th August 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 9226655 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meeching Road, Newhaven | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Mill House, High Halden, Tenderden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Street, Ripe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 590 | Scots Guards | |||
| British Army | 2322 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 145306 | Royal Field Artillery | No 1st Depot | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Annie Mary | daughter | 4th October 1908 | |
| William James | son | 7th January 1910 | |
| Edward George | son | 4th May 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | father | ||
| Ruth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1871 | |
| Henry Message | brother | 1879 | |
| Samuel Fred | brother | 1884 | |
| Albert Edward | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Helena Chaplin | wife | 11th December 1907 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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