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We remember John Edwin Crompton
We remember John Edwin Crompton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:7173052
6th November 1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7173052
marriage
Nelly Crompton
Source:7173052
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
20552
Manchester Regiment
Source:4978890
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
20552
Manchester Regiment
20th Battalion.
Source:7173052
location
14 Benson Street Gorton Manchester Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7173052
1918
death
Died of wounds
Nord
France
Source:7173052
6th November 1918
burial
Nord
France
Grave Ref. D.49.
Source:7173052
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edwin |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Crompton |
| Source | 7173052 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Benson Street Gorton Manchester Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20552 | Manchester Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20552 | Manchester Regiment | 20th Battalion. | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelly Crompton | wife |
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Lance Sergeant John Edwin Crompton.At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Sergeant John Edwin Crompton. | Desmond1478 | |
| Lance Sergeant John Edwin Crompton. | Desmond1478 |
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