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We remember John W Child
We remember John W Child
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birth
United Kingdom
Source:7268487
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7941174
1915
enlistment
Todmorden, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:7941174
service
British Army
Private
8978
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:4977711
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7268487
Source:7941174
4th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7268487
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Child |
| Source | 7268487 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8978 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Private John W Child DCMPrivate John W Child of the 6th Lancashire Fusiliers who fell at Gallipoli on 4th August 1915
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne1202 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John W Child DCM | Anne1202 | |
| Portrait | olivier56465 |
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We remember John W Child
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